CoopeGuanacaste

What CoopeGuanacaste does

CoopeGuanacaste R.L. is a member-owned cooperative (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) registered in Costa Rica, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. It is the largest cooperative in Guanacaste and the third most relevant electricity distribution company in Costa Rica, holding a licensed concession to distribute electricity across 3,696 square kilometers of the Nicoya Peninsula, where it serves roughly 27 subscribers per square kilometer and is the country's most rural electrical distributor. Beyond core electricity distribution and generation (a mixed renewable matrix of wind, solar, and hydroelectric assets, including the 60 MW Wind Farm Tilawa project being developed under a Build, Lease and Transfer agreement with Tilawa ZYG Holding S.A.), the cooperative operates a diversified commercial portfolio: a 12-store physical retail and electrical-supply network across Guanacaste and parts of Puntarenas, the Tienda Virtual e-commerce storefront, a Tienda Virtual for appliances and electrical materials, turnkey electrical installation services, predictive maintenance, EV fast-charging stations, and a telecommunications line that delivers IPTV, symmetric fiber-optic internet, and IP telephony under Individual, Duo, and Triple Play plans.

The cooperative monetizes primarily through monthly subscription-style electricity tariffs and recurring telecom subscriptions, supplemented by one-time retail sales of appliances and electrical materials, professional services for turnkey installations, and green bond issuances for project financing. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business across the Nicoya Peninsula, supported by a multi-channel presence that includes physical stores, the Coope Virtual mobile and web platform (integrated with Banco de Costa Rica's certified payment gateway), WhatsApp-based support, Facebook, and a corporate website that publishes sustainability reports, green bond disclosures, and an investment prospectus. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 band. The customer base is a horizontal mix of residential, commercial, and industrial accounts with no disclosed enterprise anchor concentration, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic emphasis is on renewable generation build-out, digital member self-service, and capital raising via Moody's-rated green bonds.

Name

CoopeGuanacaste

Legal name

COOPEGUANACASTE R.L

Website

https://coopeguanacaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CoopeGuanacaste is a Costa Rican member-owned cooperative and the largest in Guanacaste, distributing electricity across 3,696 km² of the Nicoya Peninsula to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with bundled telecommunications, retail, and renewable energy generation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations Control & Dispatch (Remote Operations Centers, Curtailment, Compliance) (EUAMAGAK), Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG), Distribution Network Construction (Feeders, Laterals, Service Drops) (IMAFAHAC)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution
• Renewable energy generation
• Telecommunications services
• Rural electrification cooperative
• Electrical installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Distribution: Distribution of electricity to households, businesses, and industries across the Nicoya Peninsula. Revenue generated through electricity tariffs based on consumption.
2. Telecommunications Services: IPTV digital television, symmetric fiber optic internet, and IP telephony services. Also includes mobile top-up recharges and public services payment collection.
3. Commercial Retail: Sale of appliances (línea blanca), electrical materials, technology products, furniture, and agricultural equipment through physical stores and online Tienda Virtual.
4. Turnkey Electrical Installation Services: Llave en mano (turnkey) electrical installation services including construction of overhead and underground service connections, residential and commercial electrical installations, meter installation, and tree pruning services.
5. Green Bonds: Issuance of green bonds for financing renewable energy projects and capital recovery, with oversight and second opinion from Moody's.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CoopeGuanacaste is a member-owned cooperative that distributes electrical energy to households, commercial businesses, and industrial customers across the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Beyond electricity distribution, it sells household appliances, electrical materials, furniture, and technology products through 12 physical stores and an online store, and provides IPTV, symmetric fiber optic internet, and IP telephony services. It also offers turnkey electrical installation services, EV fast charging, predictive maintenance, and renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and hydro sources, with all operations managed through the Coope Virtual digital platform.

Product overview

CoopeGuanacaste is a multi-service cooperative operating primarily as an electricity distribution utility for the Peninsula de Nicoya in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The company offers a diversified portfolio combining core utility services (electricity distribution and generation) with commercial products (appliances, electrical supplies, home solutions) and telecommunications services (IPTV, fiber optic internet, IP telephony). The ecosystem is anchored by Coope Virtual, a digital platform launched in 2026 that integrates management of all services (electricity, telecommunications, and commercial) into one portal. Generation assets include wind (Tilawa project), solar, and hydroelectric sources. The cooperative also provides infrastructure services (turnkey electrical installations, predictive maintenance, tree pruning) and issues green bonds for sustainable financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicio Eléctrico (Electricity Distribution) Monthly electricity distribution service for households, commercial establishments, and industrial operations across the Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Customers subscribe to monthly tariffs and consume electricity from the cooperative's rural distribution network.
• Telecomunicaciones (IPTV, Internet, Telefonía IP) Subscription-based telecommunications services delivering IPTV digital television, symmetric fiber optic broadband internet, and IP telephony to residential and business customers across the cooperative's coverage areas. Available as individual plans or bundled packages (Duo and Triple Play).
• Electricidad Prepago (Prepaid Electricity) Prepaid electricity option that allows customers to purchase electricity credit in advance, providing consumption control and bill predictability for residential and small commercial users in the service territory.
• Llave en Mano (Turnkey Electrical Installation) End-to-end turnkey electrical installation service that bundles materials supply and professional installation for new connections, residential builds, and commercial projects. Includes overhead and underground service connections and meter installation.
• Tienda Virtual (Online Store) Online retail store offering appliances (línea blanca), electrical materials, technology products, furniture, and agricultural equipment for purchase by residential and commercial customers. Operated in parallel with the cooperative's 12 physical retail stores.
• Almacén de Suministros Eléctricos (Electrical Supplies Warehouse) Physical and online warehouse supplying electrical products and articles at competitive prices to residential members and commercial buyers. Operated as part of the cooperative's commercial area since 2012.
• Estaciones de Carga Rápida Vehículos Eléctricos (EV Fast Charging) Fast charging stations for electric vehicles operated by the cooperative in its service territory, enabling EV owners in Guanacaste to recharge their vehicles using power from the cooperative's distribution network.
• Generación Distribuida (Distributed Generation Program) Distributed generation program allowing residential and commercial customers to install their own renewable energy systems and supply surplus power back to the cooperative's distribution grid.
• Coope Virtual Digital Platform Integrated digital platform (mobile app for iOS/Android and web portal) that enables cooperative members and customers to pay electricity, telecommunications, commercial, and public service bills, monitor consumption, request services, and report incidents through a single self-service interface.
• Bonos Verdes (Green Bonds) Green bond issuances marketed to investors for financing renewable energy projects and capital recovery at the cooperative. Issued under Moody's second-opinion oversight confirming alignment with green bond principles.
• Servicios de Mantenimiento Predictivo (Predictive Maintenance Services) Predictive maintenance service for electrical generation and distribution infrastructure, supporting reliability and uptime for industrial and commercial customers' power systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 MW renewable capacity added through wind project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hammerhead TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Hammerhead Technology provided technological accompaniment for the development and implementation of Coope Virtual, the cooperative's new integrated digital platform for managing electricity, telecommunications, and commercial services. The platform integrates payment processing, service requests, and consumption monitoring.
• Banco de Costa Rica (BCR)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Coope Virtual integrates the payment gateway of Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) for card transactions, under certified security standards established by the bank. This enables secure, protected payment experiences aligned with best practices in the financial sector.
• Tilawa ZYG Holding S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Coopeguanacaste signed a BLT (Build, Lease and Transfer) agreement with Tilawa ZYG Holding S.A. for the development of the 60 MW Wind Farm Tilawa project in Lombardía, Tilarán. The project will have 15 wind turbines capable of powering approximately 66,000 households. Construction will generate over 300 direct jobs with 15 permanent positions for operation and maintenance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coopelesca R.L. Costa Rican electric cooperative serving the northern Alajuela/San Carlos region. Closest direct peer: member-owned cooperative distributing electricity, offering diversified services including telecom and retail, with similar regulatory and operational model.
• JASEC (Junta Administrativa del Servicio Eléctrico de Cartago): Electric cooperative utility serving Cartago, one of the historic Costa Rican electric cooperatives. Highly comparable as a regional distribution cooperative with diversified services and renewable generation ambitions.
• Coopesantos R.L. Costa Rican electric cooperative in the San Carlos / Los Santos region. Direct peer in structure, business model, and multi-vertical service offering; operates in another rural zone of Costa Rica.
• Coopealfaroruiz R.L. Smaller Costa Rican electric cooperative serving the Alfaro Ruiz / northern highlands region. Comparable cooperative structure and rural distribution model, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL): ICE Group subsidiary and the largest electric distribution company in Costa Rica, serving greater San José. Comparable as an electricity distribution utility in the same regulatory environment, but with urban focus and much larger scale.
• Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE): Costa Rican state-owned electric and telecom holding company. Operates generation, transmission, distribution (via CNFL) and the Kolbi telecom brand — the dominant national incumbent across all of CoopeGuanacaste's verticals.
• Kolbi (ICE mobile brand): State-owned mobile and fixed telecom brand within the ICE Group. Competes with CoopeGuanacaste's telecom division in the same service territory, leveraging national infrastructure and integrated electricity-telecom cross-selling.
• Liberty Costa Rica (Liberty Latin America): Liberty Latin America's Costa Rican cable and broadband operation. Regional competitor in fixed broadband and pay-TV, the same product categories as CoopeGuanacaste's telecom arm, with substantially greater scale.

Regional players

• Tigo Costa Rica: Millicom-owned mobile and fixed telecom operator in Costa Rica. Direct regional competitor to CoopeGuanacaste's telecom arm (IPTV, fiber, IP telephony) in the same Guanacaste geography, but with mobile and national scale.

Emerging players

• Gollo (Grupo Monge): Costa Rican appliance, electronics, and furniture retailer with omnichannel presence. Comparable to CoopeGuanacaste's Tienda Virtual and Almacén de Suministros Eléctricos commercial arm in selling appliances and household goods to Costa Rican consumers, with national retail scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXteeJQRpc2yziXhFbefd6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/coopeguanacaste
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coopeguanacasterl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CoopeGuanacaste