Bill Clinton appeals Costa Rica to take more advantage of solar energy

Claims that Costa Rica can use roofs and geothermal to produce electricity

He participated in celebration of the anniversary of the 'Universidad Latina'

July 02nd, 2014

Throaty screaming the goals of the World newcomer Colombia, the former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, yesterday supported the initiative to use solar panels on the roofs of houses and factories in Costa Rica to generate electricity.

"The roofs here are flat; may place solar panels to produce energy and sell what about, "said exgobernante (1993-2001) to 450 people gathered to hear him in the auditorium of the Universidad Latina in Montes de Oca.

Clinton praised the solar plan the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). He argued that this is a good alternative to high electricity prices, an issue that has stirred public debate in the country.

In 2010, ICE launched a pilot program for customers who wish to generate their own electricity through renewable energy, including solar. In the middle of this year, the institution revealed that the results exceeded expectations.

Nearly 170 projects and other 230 line up, most solar panels were developed. In addition, he had to climb 5 to 10 megawatts of installed capacity target by consumers.

"You are the greenest country in the world. Can make people use clean energy, either from geothermal sources (steam content in the soil), but I understand that many are in national parks or take advantage ceilings "continued Bill Clinton.

With pleasant tone, 42nd President of the United States was the leading figure of the 25th anniversary of the American University, part of Laureate Universities. That organization, which brings together 75 universities in the world, has Clinton as its honorary chancellor.

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