Can solar energy speed Puerto Rico’s recovery? Here’s what it would take

Six months after Hurricane Maria, and whole towns in Puerto Rico still remain without power.

Many think solar energy can help the recovery, but making renewables a mainstay will require more than solar panels. There’s also a monopoly and Congress with which to contend.

Creators:
Nsikan Akpan
Matt Ehrichs

Video Editor:
Jason Lelchuk

Videographer
Andrew Bossone

Producers:
Andrew Bossone
Monica Villamizar
Jenny Marder
Richard Coolidge
Patti Parson
Sara Just
Nick Massella

Fixer
Laura Magruder

Graphics:
Adam Sarraf

Music:
Blue Dot Sessions