Cape verde school energy storage

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.

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.

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.

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.

What technology could be integrated into Cape Verde's electricity generation offering?

Another technology that could be integrated into the electricity generation offering is the country’s desalination systems. Many of Cape Verde’s communities depend partially, or entirely, on these for drinking water.

What is the Cape Verde reference system (CVRs)?

The recently published Cape Verde Reference System (CVRS) has been used as the baseline for the present study . It details the topology and components of the networks of both Santiago and São Vicente islands, including load and renewable profiles. 2.1. Energy mix, challenges, and future plans