Cape verde supports energy storage industry

When will Cape Verde's energy storage centre be operational?

During the presentation of the project, Cape Verde's National Director for Industry, Trade and Energy, Rito Évora, announced that the energy storage centre is scheduled to be operational by 2030, with the aim of injecting 7% of renewable energy into the national public grid and 18% into that of the island of Santiago.

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.

What are the energy resources of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has no primary energy resources except for wood, which is insufficient due to low rainfalls and poor soil quality. The country’s energy supplies come from four main sources: petroleum products, butane gas, firewood, and wind.

What is the main industry in Cape Verde?

The economy of Cape Verde is service-oriented, with commerce, transport, and public services accounting for almost 70% of the GDP. The country has cold storage and freezing facilities as well as fish processing plants, but the fishing potential is not fully exploited.

What are the facilities in Cape Verde?

The facilities in Cape Verde are limited - it's a 3rd world country. You don't mention which island you are going to. If it's Sal, there's a pharmacy and basic hospital on the island. For more serious emergencies, Cabo Verde Express run an emergency air transport service using one of their planes, which will transfer you to Lisbon if need be.

What is the executive area at Cape Verde experience?

The Executive area at Cape Verde Experience is set in an attractive part of the hotel grounds, away from younger guests, available exclusively to everyone aged 12 years and above.