– Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners announce power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico
– Project includes a 15MW storage project paired with a 32MW solar project in Yabucoa municipality
– Infinigen partners with FlexGen Power Systems to bring project online, complying with strict grid requirements in Puerto Rico.
Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners have joined forces to create a power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico that will enhance the local power grid’s reliability. The project will consist of a 15MW storage project paired with a 32MW solar project in the Yabucoa municipality.
To make this project a reality, Infinigen is collaborating with FlexGen Power Systems, a battery energy storage integrator and software technology provider. The aim is to provide the much-needed flexibility and reliability to the Puerto Rican grid, in line with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s requirements.
Leslie Hufstetler, CEO of Infinigen Renewables, stated that this project will expand their current fleet in Puerto Rico to over 100MW and move them closer to their goal of becoming the leading developer and operator of solar and storage capacity in the region. FlexGen CEO, Kelcy Pegler, highlighted the importance of energy storage in helping Puerto Rico manage extreme weather and grid reliability, noting the strict grid specifications in the area.
FlexGen is proud to partner with Infinigen Renewables, acknowledging their expertise and experience in successfully bringing renewable projects online. With the shared objective of enhancing Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure, this collaboration aims to provide the island with reliable and sustainable power solutions for its growing energy demands.