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US govt to lend USD 423m for gas, battery storage in Puerto Rico

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10 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US government plans to lend USD 423 million to support a gas-fired power plant and a battery storage facility in Puerto Rico, aiming to enhance the island's power grid reliability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

US federal funding now backs energy storage paired with traditional power in Puerto Rico, opening market chances for battery and gas tech suppliers. You can pitch to utilities upgrading resilience with mixed power assets.

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