Costa Rica ICE plans 7 solar plants, 170 MW, $200M, online 2028

Costa Rica's state power utility ICE announced seven new solar plants in Puntarenas, adding 170 MW to the national grid with a $200 million joint investment, expected online in 2028. This marks a notable expansion of solar capacity in a country already heavily reliant on renewables, though details on financing partners and site specifics remain unclear. The move supports grid diversification and energy security, but its market impact is limited given the small scale relative to global energy flows.