SCENARIO: 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY IN COSTA RICA
Costa Rica''s abundant renewable energy resources can supply all required energy across all sectors, sed electricity demand for electric vehicles. Only 6% of Costa Rica''s solar power
Costa Rica's electrical generation has been nearly 100% renewable since 2014; preliminary figures from 2020 showed hydropower (72%), geothermal (14.9%) and wind energy (12%) continuing to lead the way.
Like wind power, solar power is another newer energy source in the country. The first solar power projects in the country were established in 1978 by just a few researchers from public universities at the Solar Power Laboratory at the National University. During 2012, Costa Rica inaugurated the Miravalles Solar Plant next to the Miravalles Volcano.
Solar energy has recently gained traction in Costa Rica, especially for residential and small business use. The abundant sunshine, particularly in dry regions like Guanacaste, makes solar panels an effective solution for individual homes and community projects.
This approach reduces pollution, fights climate change, and boosts the local economy. Hydropower is the main energy source in Costa Rica, generating over 70% of the country's electricity. Dams and hydroelectric plants capture the energy from rivers, converting it into electricity.
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