In Central America, most of the investments in electricity generation with plants based on renewable resources, so far have been from Europe.

The information was confirmed by Washington's ambassador in San Jose, Anne Andrew. According to the diplomat, there are many opportunities for U.S. companies to develop power generation projects based on sources such as the sun, wind or natural gas.

Andrew said that the leaders will discuss "where are the investment opportunities in this field," citing as examples the joint investment by firms Ad Astra Rocket (Costa Rica) and Cummins Engine (U.S.) to create energy generators powered by hydrogen.

Source: Prensa.com

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