Pumped hydropower storage strength sao tome and principe energy

How much electricity does Sao Tome & Principe produce a year?

Sao Tome and Principe’s First National Communication submitted to UNFCCC in December 2004 estimated that the hydropower could theoretically provide247 GWh of electricity per year, 70% of which could be tapped to annually produce 170 GWh. However, electricity generation from hydropower provided only 6 GWh in 2013.

How much power does Emae have in Sao Tome & Principe?

EMAE’s total installed generation capacity (Table 2) on the islands of Sao Tome and Principe is22.5 MW, consisting of 20.6 MW from diesel plants and 1.92 MW from hydro plants.

Where can I find information about energy access in Sao Tome & Principe?

Find relevant information for Sao Tome and Principe on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage. (Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency).

Are there any studies on solar power potential in Sao Tome & Principe?

2. Solar PV:As per the publication “Emission Reduction Profile: Sao Tome and Principe”, June 2013” prepared by RISO with the support of ACP-MEA & UNFCCC, there are, to date, “no official studies on the exact solar power potential: therefore, further calculations of the emissions reduction potential can be hazardous”.

Where can I find information about Sao Tome and Principe's electrification strategy?

Find an overview of the electrification investment scenarios (2025 and 2030) for Sao Tome and Principe on the Global Electrification Platform (GEP). Find relevant information on the regulations and Sao Tome and Principe's strategy in the energy sector on the homepage of the African Energy Portal.

What are the energy indicators for Sao Tome and Principe?

(Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency). Find a summarized energy profile for Sao Tome and Principe ( Atlas of Africa Energy Sources ).