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Does Cape Verde have a wind farm?

The Cape Verde government has signed a contract with the domestic partly state-owned wind power operator, Cabeolica, to support its wind farm expansion and battery installation projects in the archipelago nation off the West African coast. Image credits: Alamy Stock Photo.

Does Cape Verde have an economic potential for wind energy?

Cape Verde has been exploiting wind energy mainly for electricity production and desalination since 1995, which proves the substantial economic potential for this resource.

How can Cape Verde save money on fuel imports?

The company will also add a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 9 MW/5 MWh in Santiago and another unit of 6 MW/6MWh on the island of Sal. The new facilities will contribute to annual cost savings of around CVE 1 billion in fuel imports, according to Cape Verde’s minister of industry, trade and energy Alexandre Monteiro.

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.

When will Cape Verde's wind farm expansion start?

Works on the wind farm expansion are due to commence in July 2024. Cape Verde’s renewables account for 20% of the total installed capacity in the country, according to ALER, the renewables association of Portuguese-speaking African countries.