Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica generated 98.6% of its electricity from five renewable sources—hydro, geothermal, wind, biomass, and solar—during 2025. The data was presented by the División de Operación y Control del Sistema Eléctrico (DOCSE) of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), after verification by the company LSQA.
“The proper management and operation of the clean resources that the environment offers us guarantees stable rates for all consumption sectors in our country. This percentage also confirms the strength of the National Electric System (SEN) and ICE’s commitment to an energy mix based on sustainable sources. Faced with climate and operational challenges, Costa Rica is consolidating its position as a leader in renewable energy generation,” stated Marco Acuña, president of Grupo ICE.
By 2030, Costa Rica will strengthen its installed renewable energy capacity with the addition of new production centers totaling approximately 600 megawatts (MW). The development of these new geothermal, solar, and wind power plants will be carried out by ICE, as well as by private generators.
“These new projects will strengthen the country’s energy security and further diversify the electricity mix, allowing us to meet growing demand and adapt more efficiently to climate variability,” added Verny Rojas, Electricity Manager at the Institute.
In addition to the percentage of renewable generation—which includes exports to Central America—97.3% of domestic demand was met with clean energy resources.
The complete details of the national electricity generation results are available in the 2025 Report on Meeting Electricity Demand and Production with Renewable Sources, published on the DOCSE website.