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DOE grants $490 million loan for 220 MW of battery capacity in Puerto Rico
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Energy has approved a $490 million loan for a 220 MW battery capacity project in Puerto Rico, boosting the territory's energy storage capability.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 2 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 12 Aug 2026.
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Energy storage projects in Puerto Rico can now scale with significant federal funding. If you build battery systems or related tech, this loan opens new procurement and partnership opportunities on the island.
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2 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 12 Aug 2026
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