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In reply to the discussion: With the destroyed power grid on the island of Puerto Rico... [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)41. PR Generation Potential, Pre-storm
This is a summary of pre-storm generation potential capacity (not necessarily availability). I think the data is a couple of years old, and have no idea how much was damaged during the storm:
Raw data from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_Electric_Power_Authority
Potential Generating Capacity:
Coal: 454MW
Heavy fuel oil: 2584MW
Diesel: 1611MW
Natural Gas: 510MW
Wind: 101MW
Solar: 73MW
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Total: 5333MW
Percentages:
Heavy fuel oil, Diesel and Natural Gas: 88.2%
Coal: 8.5%
Wind: 1.9%
Solar: 1.4%
So, they are almost totally dependent on fossil fuels and only have scratched the surface with renewables.
Have not yet found demand data to see actual usage levels vs. generation capacity.
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I am a Dr Who fan...as are many DUers...so a Tardis suggestion would have really been appropriate
Pachamama
Oct 2017
#6
I think you are hitting upon an even bigger concept that needs to be looked at...
Pachamama
Oct 2017
#5
Also wave energy should be explored. PR is in "the middle of an ocean...big water".
brush
Oct 2017
#33
Yes. It's wise to not rely on just one type of energy generation. Sort of like not putting all...
brush
Oct 2017
#40
I think that the massive debt and mismanagement of the power company there will scare away anyone
Lee-Lee
Oct 2017
#13
I'm guessing the people of Puerto Rico want the electricity turned on.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Oct 2017
#23
It could be done but DT45 is more concerned with paying the "bonds holders" first or
CK_John
Oct 2017
#43