Solar project makes Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation energy-independent
The Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation has installed 415 photovoltaic panels that now supply all of the electricity required for its facilities and programs, making it the “first institution of its kind in Puerto Rico to operate 100% on solar energy,” the organization said.
The project removes the Foundation from the island’s electrical grid and stabilizes operating costs across its archival, educational, cultural and ecological programs, officials said.
They described the transition as a major operational milestone that provides long-term financial and environmental benefits while ensuring energy reliability for one of Puerto Rico’s most significant historical and educational centers.
The solar system powers archival areas, exhibition halls, classrooms and outdoor spaces, supporting continuous programming and protecting materials central to the island’s modern political history.
“With this important step, the Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation brings its ecological philosophy of conservation and environmental preservation from words into action,” said Javier Alemán, the Foundation’s executive director.
“The installation of these solar panels allows us to replace 100% of our electric power consumption with renewable energy,” he said. “The FLMM has transformed itself into a green-energy institution, contributing to cutting-edge environmental practices that we implement responsibly for the good of nature and humanity.”
Foundation officials said the initiative aligns with decades of environmental work at Parque Doña Inés, the organization’s botanical and ecological garden. The park serves as a center for conservation programs, environmental education and community engagement, drawing students, families and visitors to activities focused on sustainability and Puerto Rico’s biodiversity.
Alemán said the solar installation strengthens the Foundation’s dual mission of safeguarding Puerto Rico’s documentary heritage and protecting the natural environment surrounding the site.
“Environmental protection is an integral part of our mission,” he said, stressing the importance of pairing cultural preservation with ecological stewardship.
