Costa Rica Uses 100 Percent Renewable Energy For A Record 75 Days

GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA - MARCH 26: A dormant volcanic mountain that is the source of the steam to power a geothermal power plant run by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is seen in the background of powerlines near the plant as the power company has managed to produce all of the electricity for the nation from renewable energy sources for more than 80 days straight on March 26, 2015 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The milestone has been reached with the use of hydroelectric power plants and a combination of wind, solar, and geothermal energy. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)