The changes proposed to the Generation System Expansion Plan 2012-2026 have already been approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM).
In 2012, it is is expected to generate 50.5% from hydroelectric sources, 3.6% from geothermal sources, 3.5% from bunker fuel, 12% from biomass, 9% from the electrical interconnection with Mexico and 21.3% from coal.
According to that energy mix, 54.1% of the total generation will come from renewable energy sources.
"By 2026, the plan foresees that 78% will be covered by renewable sources. 58.3% will come from hydroelectricity and 18.2% from geothermal sources, 7.1% from biomass -sugar mills-, and 16.1% from coal, while imports from Mexico will account for 0.2%. These percentages are based on a projected demand of 15,713 GWh of energy and 2,785 megawatts of power, a medium scenario", reported Prensalibre.com.
Source: prensalibre.com
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January 2012
Nicaragua managed to cover 48% of the population’s domestic demand with renewable energy, producing 219.8 MW.
A press release by ProNicaragua reads:
Nicaragua managed to cover 48 percent of the national demand from the population with renewable energy, producing 219.8 megawatts of power from wind farms, hydroelectric, biomass and geothermal stations, according to data provided by the Ministry of Energy and the National Center for Cargo Dispatch.
May 2012
The concept is part of the "Master Plan for the development of renewable energies" which sets out a strategy in power generation for the next 15years.
A study by the National Energy Council (CNE) in conjunction with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) outlines a strategy for the next 15 years in the development of technologies using renewable resources.
April 2011
At least 10 companies have already acquired the bidding rules ready to present bids on 28 October.
Among the companies interested in bidding is Centrans Energy which operates a wind farm in the Pacaya volcano area, which generates 50 MW and represents an investment of $125 million.
February 2012
In 2011 Costa Rica increased its use of fossil fuels by 24% in order to meet the demand for energy.
Data from the Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) shows that power generation based on diesel and bunker fuel grew by 24% in 2011 compared to 2010, going from 706.529 MW / h to 930.970 MW / h.
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