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What is the Cape Verde power sector master plan?

City of Praia, 16 November 2018 The Cape Verde power sector master plan that defines the country sector development strategy until 2040 was presented in the city of Praia in Santiago. The project was developed by an international team of consultants leaded by Gesto.

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.

Is Cape Verde a developing state?

The archipelago of Cape Verde is a developing state in West Africa with extreme external energy dependency on refined oil imports despite their available solar and wind resources. Aligned with the global energy transition, the local government established goals in 2011 aiming at 50 and 100% RES.

Why is Cape Verde's energy grid falling out of scope?

Nevertheless, we discarded this due to the fact that the grid in Cape Verde is currently in expansion and this process is expected to continue during the foreseeable future following criterias related to energy access and political will, rather than techno-economical feasibility. Thus, falling out of scope.

Will Cabo Verde privatize Electra?

“ The project will build on recent efforts from the World Bank to support the Government of Cabo Verde in the privatization of the electricity utility ELECTRA. A first step has been taken with the enactment of the power sector reform decree law, supported by the Cabo Verde First Equitable and Sustainable Recovery Development Policy Financing.