There's Plenty Of Sunlight To Be Harvested In Pavones, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is one of those countries that is leading the way in renewable energy istallation and production.  The country intends to become the first carbon-neutral country by the year 2021.  In 2008, oil contributed to only 8% of the country's total electrical power generation capacity.  Hydroelectric is the primary source of energy for the country, generating 81% of the total power generation.  Wind generated energy contributes the same amount as oil for the country- 8%.

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