Make LUMA pay YOU! 🇵🇷
Use your solar battery to charge LUMA $1.00 for every kWh you share with the grid — without risking your home’s power.
See what LUMA could pay you
A few quick steps. A certified installer sends your estimate — free, no obligation.
Power in Puerto Rico is expensive — and unreliable
Three headaches almost every household knows. Let's name them plainly.
The power keeps going out
Blackouts are a fact of life on the island. Without backup at home, you're in the dark every time the grid fails.
Your LUMA bill keeps climbing
Electricity is expensive and getting more so. Every month you pay more for a service that isn't always there.
Your battery isn't earning its keep
Over 170,000 systems already installed — and many owners earn nothing, because they're not enrolled in the right program.
The CBES program + a certified installer
Every problem above has a concrete answer. Here's how your battery goes from cost to solution.
Backup when the power goes out
You set a minimum reserve: your home always keeps power. You only share the surplus, never your backup.
Lower your bill and earn income
LUMA pays you $1.00 for every kWh shared, plus net-metering credits, deposited each quarter.
We activate and optimize your enrollment
A certified installer reviews your equipment, enrolls you in CBES, and confirms you're getting the top rate.
From install to payment, in four steps
No hidden fine print. Here's what happens, in order.
- You have (or install) a home solar battery.Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, Fortress Power or another approved brand, connected to your solar system.
- You enroll in LUMA's program.Your battery joins a network of thousands of batteries (a "virtual power plant"). You decide how much energy you allow to be shared.
- LUMA draws a little of your energy at peak times.On high-demand evenings (7–11 pm, April to November), your battery shares energy — without leaving you without backup, because you set a minimum reserve.
- You get paid.$1.00 for every kWh shared, plus net-metering credits, deposited each quarter.
Your blackout reserve is 100% safe
The #1 fear in Puerto Rico: “will I be left without a battery when I need it most?” The short answer: no.
- Your reserve is 100% safeYou control the retention limit in your own app (e.g. 30% or 40%) exclusively for emergencies.
- Instant disconnectIf LUMA’s grid fails, your battery isolates automatically to keep your house powered.
- Independent monitoringMetrics are calculated by your brand’s software (Tesla/Enphase), not the street meter.
Estimate your earnings
Move the controls and see, in real time, what your battery could earn per season. It's an estimate, not a promise.
Assumes $1.00/kWh, 25–45 events per season, and that you share energy above your reserve. Actual results vary by equipment and how often the program is activated.
The 2026 programs
Different operators, different rates. An installer tells you which fits your equipment.
| Program / aggregator | Operator | What it pays |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Battery Energy Sharing (CBES) | LUMA Energy | $1.00 / kWh + net metering |
| PowerOn Puerto Rico | Sunrun | Payment for shared capacity |
| Powerwall battery VPP | Tesla | Compensation for dispatched energy |
| CBES platform (Enphase systems) | Virtual Peaker | Under LUMA's same framework |
Details and amounts vary by equipment, battery size, and how often the program is activated. Verify current terms with each operator.
Who qualifies?
For LUMA's program you generally need to: be a LUMA customer, be enrolled in Net Metering — this is the mandatory baseline — have a solar battery of an approved brand, and have a stable internet connection for monitoring. A certified installer confirms your eligibility — which is why the form above connects you directly with one.
What everyone asks before enrolling
Will they leave me without a battery during a blackout?
No. You set a minimum reserve level, so your home keeps backup. The program shares energy during forecast peak hours, not during emergencies.
What if the internet goes down when the power does?
Common concern: the program needs a connection for monitoring, but telecom towers often fail during blackouts. Installers solve this with cellular backup modules or network prioritization, so your battery keeps participating even if local internet drops. Ask your installer about this option.
How do I know if I'm already enrolled?
Many battery owners don't know whether they're already in a paying program. An installer can review your account, confirm your CBES enrollment, and make sure you're getting the right rate. Select "Yes, I already have a battery" on the form.
How much can I earn per year?
It depends on your battery size and how often the program is activated. LUMA reports that many participants earn thousands of dollars; no one can promise you an exact figure. Use the calculator above as a reference.
Is this LUMA or the government?
No. We're an independent guide that explains the programs and connects you with certified installers. Official enrollment is done with LUMA through the installer.
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Talk to us
Have questions about the CBES program or your enrollment? Reach out and we'll gladly help.