Costa Rica: the first country in the world where all its electricity comes from renewable sources.

Eighty-five percent of its energy needs are met by hydroelectricity, and 15 percent by geothermal, solar, and wind energy. Ecotourism has exploded in the country, attracted by a bold environmental policy.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY COSTA RICA –

Il Costa Rica It did it. The Central American country, with a population of just over 5 million, achieved its goal: the entire national energy system is powered, 100%, by renewablesThere is no longer even a shred of electricity from fossil fuels.

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CLEAN ENERGY IN COSTA RICA –

How was it possible to do this miracle? With significant investments in the energy sector, the government has managed to completely shift the center of gravity of supplies. Today in Costa Rica hydroelectric energy production covers 85% of the entire need, while the remaining 15% is divided between geothermal, solar and wind energy.A unique mix in the world.

GREEN ENERGY IN COSTA RICA –

Some people still imagine Costa Rica as an agricultural country: they're wrong. In reality, it boasts excellent industries in electronics, textiles, and biomedical fields. All energy-intensive sectors, which have received a strong competitive boost thanks to the conversion to renewables. Then, thanks also to the beauty of a landscape of forests, mountains, and waterfalls, a thriving sector has been born ecological tourism. And Now the country's government is aiming to radically change the car fleet as well, betting on hybrid and therefore less polluting vehicles.

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