Does Cabo Verde use biomass?

Traditionally, the population of Cabo Verde use biomass as a primary renewable energy resource, which still covers a significant proportion of household energy needs (for cooking), especially in rural areas (55 percent).

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.

What is the energy sector in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde energy sector is strongly characterized by consumption of fossil fuels (derived oil-primary imported oil), biomass (wood) and use of renewable energy particularly wind and solar power.

Does Cape Verde have a wave energy potential?

In the case of Cape Verde, there is one study evaluating the wave energy potential which highlights the resource available, particularly for the northern islands, such as São Vicente . Unfortunately, the study identifies the wave resource to match that of the wind.

How much money does the SOE sector make in Cabo Verde?

In 2018, the SOE sector in Cabo Verde reached a positive overall net result of 235,786 million Escudos (about US$2.4 million), constituting an increase of 183 percent over 2017. In 2019, the public financing1 to SOEs represented 7 percent of GDP, down from 9.57 and 10.90 percent of GDP in 2018 and 2017 respectively.

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.