A renewable energy mini-grid system has been inaugurated in Cabo Verde that will supply electricity to hundreds of residents living on the archipelago off of West Africa. Cabo Verde, made up of 10 islands, has a population of 604,461 people (according to latest UN data). Renewable energy crucial to Cabo Verde achieving universal accessThe project was developed and implemented in partnership with the AgroCoopCha cooperative. “The successful electrification of Fogo is a prime example of a renewable energy project and represents a breakthrough in the region’s energy landscape. Doubling wind energy productionIn April, the government signed a contract for the execution of the new Cabeólica Expansion Project to increase wind energy production.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 22, 2024 11:16 UTC