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The aim is to assess marine energy resources and integration opportunities in Costa Rica, addressing existing governance challenges.

February 28, 2026EnergiesOpen Access

The Status of Marine Energy of Costa Rica: Challenges and Opportunities for Grid Integration

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Evaluates marine energy resources and integration challenges in Costa Rica, indicating significant potential for renewable energy.

The aim is to assess marine energy resources and integration opportunities in Costa Rica, addressing existing governance challenges.
Conducted a meta-analysis of 76 sources related to technical, legal, and policy aspects of marine energy.
Utilized GIS-based multi-criteria evaluation to assess Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) sites.
Analyzed satellite and reanalysis data for environmental factors such as winds, waves, currents, and sea surface temperature.
Identified strong wind and wave energy potentials on the Northern Pacific coast, with technical wind resources of approximately 14.4 GW.
Pacific wave power often exceeds 20-25 kW/m with low seasonal variability.
Discovered twelve OTEC-suitable zones, with priority areas in the southern Pacific region linking steep bathymetry to strong thermal gradients.
Highlighted infrastructural, legal, and social barriers to marine energy development, while emphasizing its potential to diversify electricity sources.

Morales et al. (2026) studied this question.

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