Costa Rica almost exclusively produces renewable electricity. In 2023, hydro was the most used source for electricity production in the country, accounting for almost 70 percent of total generation. Wind turbines followed at 12 percent.
Distribution of electricity generation in Costa Rica in 2023, by source
Figures were rounded and therefore may not sum up to 100.
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable).
Other renewables includes geothermal, tidal and wave generation.
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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