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Bolivia geothermal exploration to begin 2017

December 8, 2016

Bolivia has committed to diversifying its energy supply, and if all goes according to plan geothermal will be an integral part of their profile. Geothermal exploration at the Laguna Colorado site – close to the border of Chile – is set to begin in 2017 with the support of ICE from El Salvador. The plant […]

Costa Rica inaugurates 50-MW hydroelectric plant

November 26, 2015

A new 50-MW hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica will reprocess water discharged from two existing hydropower plants. According to Salvador Gabarro of Gas Natural Fenosa, the company that won the bid to from the ICE to develop the project in 2008, “This power plant represents the efforts of our energy group to bring continuity to […]

Costa Rica Hits 94 Days of 100% Renewable Energy Generation

August 17, 2015

During the 94-day period between May 8th and August 9th, Costa Rica generated 100% of its electricity from renewable energy. Earlier this year, Costa Rica generated 100% of its electricity from renewables for a period of 75 days. Costa Rica has had 188 days in which 100% electricity was generated from renewables. According to the Costa […]

$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 […]