Cape verde wind power storage plant is running

Does Cape Verde have an economic potential for wind energy?

Cape Verde has been exploiting wind energy mainly for electricity production and desalination since 1995, which proves the substantial economic potential for this resource.

Does Cape Verde have a wind farm?

It has wind resources like Morocco, the solar potential of the Sahel, geothermal resources like Kenya, and marine energy comparable to many coastal countries. Cape Verde’s northeasterly trade winds are considered excellent for wind power production. A wind farm typically requires wind speeds of at least 6.4 m/s at 50m above ground.

When will Cape Verde's energy storage centre be operational?

During the presentation of the project, Cape Verde's National Director for Industry, Trade and Energy, Rito Évora, announced that the energy storage centre is scheduled to be operational by 2030, with the aim of injecting 7% of renewable energy into the national public grid and 18% into that of the island of Santiago.

Are Cape Verde communities using a solar and wind-based micro-grid?

At least three communities in Cape Verde are already using a solar and wind-based micro-grid. A microgrid is a local electricity grid. It includes electricity generation, distribution to customers, and, in some cases, energy storage.

How fast can a wind farm run in Cape Verde?

A wind farm typically requires wind speeds of at least 6.4 m/s at 50m above ground. Cape Verde’s average annual wind speeds exceed 9.0 m/s at the wind farm. Already three of the islands, including the two most populated, produce about 25% of their electricity from wind turbines.

Does Cape Verde need electricity?

Many of Cape Verde’s communities depend partially, or entirely, on these for drinking water. Desalination systems require electricity and can be run at times when the wind turbines are operating, but electricity demand is low – such as at night.