Costa Rica’s Renewable Energy Dilemma: Navigating Through Drought and Oil Dependence
Costa Rica, once boasting an impressive 99% renewable energy generation, has seen its figures dwindle to 94.91% in 2023.
Costa Rica, once boasting an impressive 99% renewable energy generation, has seen its figures dwindle to 94.91% in 2023.
Costa Rica finds itself on the cusp of an intense heatwave, reminiscent of the sizzling temperatures experienced in early March.
As the shadow of the 2024 forest fire season looms, the specter of the El Niño phenomenon casts a long and worrisome shadow.
As Central America braces itself for the whims of Mother Nature, the region finds itself caught in the chilly embrace of Cold Front 19.
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), the state-owned powerhouse, had seen the storm brewing on the horizon.
The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewer Systems (AyA) has announced water rationing, set to commence in the first week of February.
Costa Rica’s electricity costs are gearing up for a significant hike, with potential increases ranging from 5.14% to a staggering 17.13% starting January 1.
This extraordinary heat wave, as reported by the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), wasn’t just a fluke but a sign of changing times.