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What is Costa Rica's energy policy?

Costa Rica’s energy policy aims to move from a fossil fuels based energy system towards renewable energy sources and to expand its power generation capacity, replacing old power generating stations and developing new projects.

How is energy used in Costa Rica?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

How did Costa Rica start generating electricity?

They starting building hydroelectric plants and bringing electricity to every corner of the nation,” said Gutiérrez. Costa Rica later began to gradually diversify its energy production. “We exploited our geothermal sources, but when greenhouse gases became a concern, ICE began to focus on wind energy.”

Does Costa Rica save money by not generating electricity from fossil fuels?

The utility said that, by not generating electricity from fossil fuels for the past 20 years, Costa Rica has saved around USD 482.4 million (EUR 441.5m) . The country has been exporting surplus electricity to the region since 1982.

Does Costa Rica have an electricity grid?

Only a few countries have developed an electricity grid powered mostly by renewable sources. Surprisingly, Costa Rica is one of them. For years, Costa Rica has relied on clean energy for up to 99% of its electricity, putting it in the league of innovative countries like Iceland, Norway and New Zealand.

What percentage of Costa Rica's electricity is generated by solar power?

The share of wind power was at 17%, while geothermal sources claimed 13.5%. Solar power and biomass-fired generation were responsible for 0.84% of Costa Rica’s electricity in 2019. The remaining 1.16% of power was generated by backup plants.