Cape verde agricultural off-grid energy storage power station

Will the Cape Verde energy grid be extended to rural areas?

The Cape Verde energy grid covers 90% of the population by the end of 2010. The remaining 10% corresponds to rural, dispersed, and remote populations with lower demand. Extending the grid to rural areas would represent a very small increase in energy demand.

Where is Cape Verde power station located?

The main power station in Cape Verde is located in the country’s capital, City of Praia, with an installed capacity of 38.5 MW.

Who owns the Electra Power Station in Cape Verde?

ELECTRA is a company owned by the Cape Verdean Government (85%) and Cape Verde Municipalities (15). The largest power station is located in the country’s capital (City of Praia) with an installed capacity of 31 MW, followed by the Electra Power Station in Mindelo (18.3 MW) and Sal (9 MW).

Why is the Cape Verde energy project important?

The project was a huge success and to this day remains one of the most important and influential strategic studies in the energy sector of Cape Verde.

What is the energy sector in Cabo Verde?

Direcção Geral da Energia de Cabo Verde 2010 2011 Cape Verde energy sector is strongly characterized by consumption of fossil fuels (derived oil-primary imported oil), biomass (wood) and use of renewable energy particularly wind and solar power.