4 FAQs about Electricity distribution cape verde

Who produces electricity in Cape Verde?

Electra serves all islands of Cape Verde except Boa Vista, where electricity and water are produced and distributed by the public-private company Águas e Energia de Boavista. Other smaller electricity producers are Cabeólica, which operates four wind parks, Águas de Ponta Preta on the island of Sal, and Electric Wind on Santo Antão.

How much energy does Cape Verde produce?

Cape Verde is a net importer of energy, with no significant fossil energy resources. As of 2016, 176,743 tonnes of fuel (about 3,550 barrels per day) were sold on the internal market. Electricity production was 443 GWh in 2016, of which 81% from thermal power, 17% from wind power and 1.4% from solar power.

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.

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).

Cape Verde Electricity Transmission Network

Data for medium and high voltage transmission lines in Cape Verde. The data were compiled for the AICD study led by the World Bank. A variety of sources were consulted, including

National Power Sector Master Plan 2017 – 2040, Cabo Verde

To prepare the Power Sector Master Plan covering the 9 islands of Cape Verde in accordance with the retained objectives and planning principles. The work programme is structured in six phases.

Cape Verde

Cape Verde has 61 power plants totalling 22.15 MW and 73 km of power lines mapped on OpenStreetMap. If multiple sources are listed for a power plant, only the first source is used in this

Cape Verde has the highest electricity fluctuations, averaging 6056.4

Between 2000 and 2021, electricity supply in West Africa varied significantly across countries. Cape Verde experienced the most instability, with fluctuations between 2981.5 and 7692.9 kWh/person,

Energy in Cape Verde

The main electricity producing company of Cape Verde is Electra. Electra serves all islands of Cape Verde except Boa Vista, where electricity and water are produced and distributed by the public

Cape Verde

Cape Verde aims to concentrate the generation of electricity on each island through the installation of stronger power production points, thus putting an end to the operation of older plants that have

Cape Verde | Africa Energy Portal

This notwithstanding, the quality of electricity supply remains constrained by ageing power distribution network, and coexistence of networks with different voltages.

Cape Verde electricity prices

These retail prices were collected in June 2025 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Cape Verde with 150 other countries. Historical

Energy in Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a net importer of energy, with no significant fossil energy resources. As of 2016, 176,743 tonnes of fuel (about 3,550 barrels per day) were sold on the internal market. Electricity production was 443 GWh in 2016, of which 81% from thermal power, 17% from wind power and 1.4% from solar power. The main electricity producing company of Cape Verde is Electra. Electra serves all islands of Cape Verde except Boa Vista

Cape Verde wants to achieve 100% access to electricity by 2026

Currently, Cape Verde has an electricity access rate of over 95%. According to the energy minister, the Cape Verdean Government has an expansion and network coverage project underway

Electricity Transmission and Distribution Network Development

The objective of the Project is to stabilize electricity supply and reinforce access to energy by constructing, extending and rehabilitating transmission and distribution lines in six islands of Cape

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