Costa Rica - New Energy Events

SEL installs Central America’s largest curved roof solar system in Honduras
April 25, 2025
Costa Rican company SEL has completed a 2.46 MW self-consumption photovoltaic installation in an industrial park in Villanueva, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The system, described as the largest of its kind on curved roofs in Central America, spans 27 self-supporting, crimped metal roofs and supports operations for various industries in the park. Source: PV Magazine […]
CFS and Avolta Energy install 137.5 kW solar system at Costa Rica’s Labor Ministry
February 6, 2025
CFS and Avolta Energy have installed a 137.5 kW solar system for self-consumption at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security in San José. The project, completed in two phases, includes 250 solar panels and 8 Fronius Symo inverters, generating 165 MWh annually. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Geocycle Plant in Costa Rica combines waste processing with solar power for sustainable cement production
January 23, 2025
The Geocycle plant in Cartago, Costa Rica, the largest of its kind in Latin America, processes waste equivalent to that generated by an entire city using co-processing technology to support sustainable cement production. A newly installed 718.62 kW photovoltaic system, developed by GoSolar, features 1,218 solar panels and generates approximately 942.8 MWh annually, further advancing […]
Costa Rica’s ICE plans to develop largest solar farm in the country
October 10, 2024
Costa Rica’s Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has announced plans to build a 66 MW solar farm in Guanacaste, the country’s largest. An investment of around US$80 million has been allocated for the feasibility study of the solar project, which is expected to generate approximately 139.49 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
ICE secures 166 MW of solar and wind energy projects for Costa Rica’s power grid
September 12, 2024
Costa Rican power utility ICE has signed agreements with private companies to add 166 MW of solar and wind energy to meet the country’s electricity demand. The capacity will come from five solar and four wind farms in Guanacaste province, set to begin operations in 2026 and 2027. Source: Renewables Now
Costa Rica adds battery storage to its power roadmap
July 19, 2023
Costa Rica’s state power company ICE has included battery storage in its power roadmap for the first time. The company said that it sees battery storage as a key technology for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Source: BNAmericas
Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements program for schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system
December 22, 2022
Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements the Soy Soy Luciérnaga 2022-2023 program, which calls on schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system that meets the institution’s energy needs. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
IDB Invest to loan up to US$60 million to Costa Rican lender for green projects
November 3, 2022
IDB Invest is gearing up to grant an A/B loan for up to US$60 million to provide financing for green projects to the Costa Rican lender, Davivienda. Source: Latin Finance
IMF loans US$710 million to Costa Rica through the Resilience and Sustainability Trust
October 19, 2022
Costa Rica will borrow US$710 million from the IMF through the Resilience and Sustainability Trust, a new program to help countries counter the economic risks of climate change. Source: Latin Finance