Building Puerto Rico’s Circular Battery Economy
Transforming reconditioned batteries into resilient energy systems, workforce development,
and sustainable economic growth.
Puerto Rico's Energy Future
Puerto Rico is uniquely positioned to lead the transition toward a more resilient and sustainable energy future. The island's abundant solar resources, growing renewable energy sector, and increasing adoption of electric vehicles create new opportunities to strengthen local energy systems while supporting economic development.
At the same time, frequent hurricanes and grid disruptions have highlighted the need for reliable energy storage and community resilience. Retired electric vehicle batteries represent an untapped resource that can help stabilize renewable generation, provide backup power, and support local workforce development.
By connecting renewable energy, battery repurposing, workforce training, and community engagement, Puerto Rico has the opportunity to build a circular battery economy that transforms today's energy challenges into long-term solutions.
TECRE's Areas of Focus
Type your paragraph hereTECRE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing renewable energy, battery repurposing, workforce development, and community resilience in Puerto Rico. Through research, education, and industry collaboration, TECRE s working to build a circular battery economy that creates lasting environmental, economic, and social impact.
Turning Retired Batteries into Community Assets
Puerto Rico is uniquely positioned to demonstrate how retired hybrid and electric vehicle batteries become valuable community assets. The island combines abundant solar resources, growing energy resilience needs, an expanding fleet of electrified vehicles, and strong partnerships among industry, universities, government, and local communities.
The Technology and Education Center for Renewable Energy (TECRE) is working to help build Puerto Rico's circular battery economy, a system designed to maximize the value of battery materials through reuse, repurposing, and responsible end-of-life management. By extending battery lifetimes, developing workforce skills, supporting community energy projects, and creating pathways for future recycling and material recovery, Puerto Rico can become a model for sustainable battery stewardship.