Costa Rica

$958 Million Geothermal Project Approved By Costa Rican Legislature

July 21, 2015

Last week, the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly approve a $958 million geothermal project. Funding comes partially from JICA and the European Investment Bank, with the remainder provided by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute. With these funds, four 50 – 55MW plants will be constructed. They are expected to produce electricity at a cost of 5 […]

Costa Rica’s renewables output reaches 98.6% in H1 of 2015

July 7, 2015

Costa Rica received worldwide attention earlier this year for using 100% renewable energy for the first 75 days of 2015. As the first half of the year comes to a close, Costa Rica reports in on its energy mix.

Is Costa Rica’s Renewable Energy Model Exportable?

June 26, 2015

For the first 75 days of 2015, Costa Rica generated enough renewable energy to meet all power needs. Is this achievement one that can be sustained and replicated?