A circular Battery Economy for Community Resilience
Turning innovation into real-world solutions for a
more resilient Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico's Unique Opportunity
Puerto Rico is uniquely positioned to demonstrate how retired hybrid electric vehicle batteries can become valuable community assets within a Circular Battery Economy™. This reuse-and-repurposing initiative responds to growing energy resilience needs and an expanding fleet of electrified vehicles while building strong partnerships among industry, universities, government, and local communities.
Renewable Energy Potential
There is enough daily solar energy to meet island electricity needs using panels on < 1% of Puerto Rico’s land.
Energy Resilience
Frequent hurricanes and grid disruptions highlight the need for reliable energy systems.
Energy Storage
Supports renewable energy, improves grid reliability, and provides backup power during outages.
Battery Circularity
Retired batteries can be reused, repurposed, and responsibly recycled.
Building Puerto Rico's First Circular Battery Economy
The Technology and Education Center for Renewable Energy (TECRE) is establishing Puerto Rico's first community-centered Circular Battery Economy™. More than a battery reconditioning program, it is a long-term enterprise designed to strengthen communities through renewable energy, workforce development, education, and entrepreneurship. The figure shows how battery modules move through the Green Zone™, Yellow Zone™, and Red Zone™ - extending battery life before valuable materials are recovered ultimately returned to the OEM battery supply chain.
The Circular Battery Economy
