Wind Energy - Costa Rica

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : The Central American country of Costa Rica derives nearly all of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources - an astounding 99+%, according to the most recently available data. While the majority of this was from its hydroelectric plants, the country has also substantially grown its wind turbine fleet. In this drone video by AirVuz contributor jeank55, you'll get an aerial view of what has to be one of the world's most beautiful wind farms atop a ridge somewhere in the country's interior mountains.

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A little backstory towards this video. Our family was going through a rough spot and moral in the house was low. So in an attempt to lift our spirits I had the idea to look for some good spots to oversee the sunset. I googled extensive and saw some photos and videos of this exact spot. After months of trying to convince my dad, which is the one that was hit the hardest in our situation, he agreed to spend a couple of hours outside the house to clear his head. So my little brother, my father and I packed our stuff and head out into our adventure. The place which is called "Proyecto Eolico Santa Ana" is about 40 minutes from our house. One might say "Oh okay its not that far" but let me tell you....the road to get there is not for the faint of heart. The streets are narrow, turns are sharp and dangerous, some parts of the road are gravel and some are paved, extreme inclined roads, etc. The actual trip there is quite the experience. Nonetheless, all of what has to be endured is worth the view. To have a little closure towards the original story. My father said he was glad he came out of the house and enjoyed the guy time. On a side note. If you ever go visiting you would also be able to see some cows and horses since the windmills are neighbors with some farms. Which is a nice addition to the whole scenery.