Everything dark on Puerto Rico—will electricity ever restore, or is it forever?

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:22:21 +0000

Everything Dark on Puerto Rico: Will Electricity Ever Restore, or Is It Forever Lost? Puerto Rico’s power grid has long been described as broken, dark, and blighted—especially in the aftermath of catastrophic hurricanes like Maria (2017) and Fiona (2022). The island’s persistent blackouts have becomes a symbol of years of infrastructural decay, mismanagement, and underinvestment. But amid the darkness, questions linger: Is electricity ever coming back to full capacity, or is Puerto Rico forever trapped in an endless cycle of outages? This article explores the current state of Puerto Rico’s electricity system, the ongoing recovery efforts, key challenges standing in the way, and what the future holds for power restoration on the island. ---