She said that buses, which will begin to circulate at the end of this year, will provide information on the behavior of electric transport in the geographical and climatic conditions of the country.

Costa Rica says it’s the first country in the region with nationwide electric vehicle charging grid

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 27, 2020

When the National Decarbonization Plan was inaugurated last year, modernizing the country's transportation infrastructure was listed as a pillar of the initiative.

Costa Rica explores using the ocean to generate electric power

The Tico Times - January 27, 2020

The generation of maritime energy is technologically viable, but it is currently not very accessible from a financial point of view.

Renewables, electrification and efficiency the ideal scenario to combat climate change

The Tico Times - May 27, 2019

It is becoming cheaper to invest in new solar, wind and hydroelectric plants.

Costa Rica inaugurates country’s largest solar park

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 31, 2019

Costa Rica on Saturday inaugurated the country’s largest solar park, which the government says will provide electricity to 5,000 homes.

Almost all of Costa Rica’s energy has come from renewable sources since 2014

The Tico Times - July 12, 2018

Just 1.47 percent of Costa Rica’s electricity from June 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018 used fossil fuels.

Power overload in Panama causes outage in Costa Rica

L. Arias - July 2, 2017

Traffic Police Director Mario Calderón reported that there were 71 accidents during the power outage throughout the country.

MOPT: Half of San José’s traffic lights will be solar-powered by year’s end

L. Arias - June 22, 2017

MOPT seeks to replace all traffic lights in the Greater Metropolitan Area with solar-powered systems by 2022.

Ombudsman’s Office opposes hikes in electricity rates for CNFL

L. Arias - June 13, 2017

The Ombudsman's Office called the hike petition excessive and said it would affect both households and businesses.

New taxi cooperative plans an all-electric fleet in Heredia

The Tico Times - April 19, 2017

While the country still awaits the electric car age, one taxi cooperative is ready to go.

Reduced electricity rates this year? Don’t hold your breath

L. Arias - April 8, 2017

ICE Executive President Carlos Obregón and CNFL General Manager Víctor Solís will have to appear before a Legislative Assembly committee to explain the impact of the agencies' investments on electricity rates.