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