The role of cape verde energy storage cabin

What is the most economical renewable resource in Cape Verde?

According to the 2011 Cape Verde Energy Plan, the most economical renewable resource is wind power, with a cost of energy production less than half the cost of fuel oil (€ 50/MWh vs. € 131/MWh). The generation from the solar photovoltaic resource carries a higher cost, since investment is estimated at € 3.25/Wp.

Why does Cape Verde need a renewable power plant?

In the case of Cape Verde, this is a critical point, because despite having a great potential in terms of renewable sources, in 2017, 82.2% of the electricity was generated through thermal power plants, thus contributing to the degradation of the environment through greenhouse gas emissions ( GHG) and other air pollutants.

How much energy is produced in Cape Verde?

In 2017, 464 GWh of energy was produced in the Cape Verde archipelago, 82.2% through the diesel technology, 16.4% from wind power and 1.4% from solar sources, which shows an underutilization of the renewable potential estimated at 257.6 MW and 314.5 MW for wind and solar photovoltaic respectively .

How does electricity work in Cape Verde?

Production and distribution of electricity in Cape Verde The generation and distribution of electricity in Cape Verde is basically guaranteed by Electra, SA, which covers all the islands, with the exception of Boa Vista, where electrical production and distribution is ensured by Águas e Energia da Boa Vista (AEB).

Can Cape Verde use alternative energy?

The Government of Cape Verde has defined, in its program for the IX Legislature , the use, as far as is technically and economically possible, of alternative energies, particularly renewable and clean energies.

Does seasonality characterize the renewable resource of Cape Verde?

All the analysed scenarios until this point rely fundamentally on HPS to deal with the seasonality characterizing the renewable resource of Cape Verde. As aforementioned, the sizing limit has been established based on current estimates of the total resource of the island.