Puerto Rico’s Fragile Grid: A Recurring Crisis Plunges Island into Darkness
Millions of Puerto Ricans once again found themselves in darkness following another massive power outage that crippled the island’s electricity grid. The latest incident, impacting over 1.3 million customers – nearly the entire island’s population – has ignited a renewed debate about the island’s chronically unreliable infrastructure and its vulnerability to widespread blackouts.
While the im...
Puerto Rico’s Recurring Power Crisis: A Nation Left in the Dark
On Tuesday, a massive power outage plunged over 1.3 million people in Puerto Rico into darkness, highlighting the island’s ongoing struggle with a fragile and unreliable energy grid. The widespread blackout, affecting nearly the entire island, renewed concerns about the island’s infrastructure and its ability to withstand even minor disruptions. Initial reports suggest a failure of an underground power line as ...
As Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, it quickly weakened to a tropical depression. However, its impact was felt across several states, particularly in the Southeastern U.S., where high winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on power infrastructure. As reports continue to pour in, the extent of the damage and subsequent power outages are becoming clearer.
Duke Energy has been at the forefront of the response, having restored power to over 380,000 customers by earl...
