QCOSTARICA – The tariff proposal by the public services regulating authority (Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Publico – ARESEP), for large-scale solar power generation establishes that plants of more than 1 MW can sell each Kw / h between US$0.0751 (low) and US$0.1794 (high).
From a statement issued by the (ARESEP):
ARESEP proposes rates to promote solar generation
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) has proposed a price band for new companies that produce electricity on a large scale using solar power (photovoltaic), up to 20 MW.
The Municipality of Energy at ARESEP proposes a minimum rate (floor) of $0.0751 kWh and maximum (ceiling) of $0.1794 per kWh; in order to encourage this type of energy which takes advantage of renewable sources.
The rates will be reviewed yearly, on the first working day of February each year.
According to experts, Solar Panels Newcastle and solar power generators are the beginning of changes. “With the promotion of private solar power generation, we are creating conditions to move decisively in the diversification of the energy matrix, betting as a country again for renewable energy as a means to ensure sustainability of the national electricity system” said Juan Manuel Quesada, Intendente de Energía (Head of Energy at the ARESEP).