Is alternative energy a good idea for Nicaragua? Alternative energy makes sense just about everywhere in the world but especially here. The electrical grid provides unstable and inconsistent power. The power company is constantly working to remedy the situation but their job is hampered by fast population growth and a grid that was not designed for the size needed today. This situation creates frequent power outages and unstable current which can damage appliances and devices. Also, country´s dependence on foreign oil to generate electricity creates some of the highest electricity rates in the world. Continue Reading →