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Eaton and Enel X expand clean energy infrastructure, strengthen energy resilience in Puerto Rico with second microgrid

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

"The increasing frequency and impact of climate emergencies underscore the need for far more sustainable and resilient power," said Brian Brickhouse, president of Eaton's Electrical Sector, Americas region. "Around the world, we're applying our Everything as a Grid approach to strengthen operations with low-carbon energy sources and the ability to withstand extreme weather emergencies. With our partner Enel X, we established a replicable energy-as-a-service model that exemplifies how to keep the power on -- no matter what."

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  • PITTSBURGHand BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Power management company Eaton and Enel X, the Enel Group's advanced energy services business line, today announced plans for a second joint microgrid project in Puerto Rico.
  • The projects will reduce demand on regional energy infrastructure, enable Eaton to power manufacturing with more renewables and boost energy resilience for its operations.
  • "Enel X is committed to delivering custom energy solutions that deliver economic value and meet any organization's sustainability needs.
  • Enel X advises large energy users on energy procurement, sustainability, and risk management, and has completed 65,000 energy procurement events including 3,000 MW of long-term renewable energy contracts.