Hurricane Ernesto has led to over 630,000 Puerto Ricans losing power, exacerbating the longstanding vulnerabilities of the electrical system, which has been inefficient and poorly maintained.
Juan Saca, president of Luma Energy, warned of likely outages prior to the storm, reflecting ongoing concerns about the island's aging electrical grid and previous storm impacts.
The Puerto Rico electricity grid is plagued by challenges such as aging equipment, poor maintenance, and past corruption, complicating recovery efforts and leading to prolonged outages.
Despite taking over operations in 2021, Luma faces criticism over power restoration challenges, as seen during Hurricane Maria, where some residents waited over a year for electricity.
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