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Trump Cancels Solar Projects, Hurting 30,000 Families

1/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump canceled solar projects in Puerto Rico, affecting 30,000 low-income families.
The Energy Department says the renewable push threatens grid reliability due to instability from distributed solar power.
Javier Rúa Jovet, from Puerto Rico’s Solar and Energy Storage Association, says solar helps avoid blackouts.
The cancellation includes a $400 million program for low-income households.
Dan Whittle of Environmental Defense Fund says solar is not the issue.

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U.S. President Donald Trump canceled solar projects in Puerto Rico, affecting 30,000 low-income families.
The Energy Department says the renewable push threatens grid reliability due to instability from distributed solar power.
Javier Rúa Jovet, from Puerto Rico’s Solar and Energy Storage Association, says solar helps avoid blackouts.
The cancellation includes a $400 million program for low-income households.
Dan Whittle of Environmental Defense Fund says solar is not the issue.