Solar vs. ICE and Grid Electricity Costs in Costa Rica

Grid electricity is billed per kilowatt-hour and tariffs can rise. Solar has an upfront cost, then produces energy with very low running costs.

Comparing fairly

Compare the lifetime cost of a solar system with what you would pay the utility over the same period, using your own bills and realistic tariff assumptions.

Add the extras

Backup power during outages and protection from rate changes have value that a simple payback figure does not capture.