ARESEP adopted rates for solar energy and biomass generation

April 29th, 2014.

They apply the same current methodology to the sale of hydropower.

The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) approved a methodology for setting rates for power generation from renewable resources such as water, solid waste and other.

The board of the regulator established that private generation of primary energy sources that do not have their own methodology, using the price band defined for production with water source.

According to Dennis Melendez, the decision allows the participation of more companies that produce energy from renewable sources such as water, solid waste and other.

Currently the law allows the sale of electricity to 20 megs so producers photovoltaic (solar energy) and biomass, among others, may move within the band that exists for generators with water.

The final price will be determined by negotiation established between the operators and the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.

In the case of a mega lower production does not require authorization to operate, because the consumption is free if the generators do not interact with the national grid.

ARESEP indicated that the installation of solar panels or other renewable energy source by companies is an option to lower the electric bill during the dry season when it is more expensive.

Source: La Nación

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