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Rates for Solar Energy in Costa Rica

The tariff proposal of the Public Services Authority for large-scale solar power generation establishes that plants of more than 1 MW can sell each Kw / h between $0.0751 and $0.1794.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

From a statement issued by the Regulatory Authority for Public Services (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.

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Costa Rica: Tender for 10 MW of Solar Power

March 2015

The state run power company is preparing a contest to award two private plants with a contract for the supply of 5 MW solar power each.

From a statement published in the Official Newspaper of Costa Rica, La Gaceta :

The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) wishes to communicate to those interested in participating in the sale of electricity generation, under Chapter I of Act No.

Reopening of Distributed Solar Program Ruled Out

March 2015

Even though a few days ago the possibility was announced of reactivating the pilot plan that allowed solar generators to connect to the grid, the state power company has clarified that Costa Rica will not run the scheme again.

The pilot plan for distribution of solar energy ended on February 6, and although several generators have insisted on its reactivation, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has reported that it will not pursue the matter further. Now they must wait for the Ministry of Environment and Energy to publish the regulation of licenses and permits and connection fees and monthly network access, a task that corresponds to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Subsidy for Solar Energy in Honduras

October 2014

Photovoltaic projects will have a special incentive of three cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is on top of the 10% established by the Law on the Promotion of Electricity Generation using Renewable Resources.

Elheraldo.hn reports that "... The diversification of the energy matrix is not any way to get out of the financial crisis for the National Electric Power Company.

Limit Extended for Solar Generation in Panama

March 2012

The Authority of Public Services will expand the limit of generation allowed by solar panels from 10 to 500 kwh.

The National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) will raise the capacity of solar panels in service from 10 kWh to 500 kWh, a move that will boost the use of this renewable energy source.