Does Cape Verde have solar power?

In 2012 Cape Verde had an installed electricity generation capacity of around 300 MW, of which about 24% from wind power plants and 3% from photovoltaic stations. While solar power has an enormous potential as a source of renewable energy, natural conditions in Cape Verde are one of the best in the world for the production on wind energy.

Is Cape Verde a viable alternative to fossil fuels?

Solid waste can also represent an adequate option while ocean and geothermic energy are being tested, with uncertainties remaining as to their efficiency. Cape Verde has an estimated potential of 2,600 MW of renew-able energy, and more than 650 MW have been studied in concrete projects, which have lower production costs than fossil fuels.

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.

Does Cabo Verde have electricity?

Access to electricity in Cabo Verde reached 93% in 2018 from 87.1% in 2012 though in rural areas access remains below the national average (83.1%). Renewable energy accounts for 20.3% of total supply and an electricity sector Master Plan (2018-2040) was designed to help achieve 50% of renewable energy generation by 2030.

What is the EU – Cape Verde special partnership?

The EU – Cape Verde Special Partnership was approved by the Council at the end of 2007 and is now in its implementation phase on the six priority sectors: governance, security, information society, regional integration, normative and technical convergence towards EU standards and fight against poverty.