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Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage

In Cape Verde, the Cabeolica company has obtained approval from the authorities to expand its wind energy production capacity on the island of Santiago. The company will also invest in electricity storage. Cape Verde’s renewable energy production capacity will increase in the near future. This promise has been made by the company Cabeolica, which has … Continue reading Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage

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Renewable Energy Potential and Investment Opportunities in Cape Verde

Cape Verde, an archipelago of ten islands located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa, has emerged as a shining example of renewable energy potential and investment opportunities. The country has made significant strides in recent years to harness its abundant natural resources, including wind and solar power, to reduce its dependence … Continue reading Renewable Energy Potential and Investment Opportunities in Cape Verde

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57 Percent of West Africans Lack Access to Electricity

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that more than 57 per cent of the people in West Africa are without access to electricity. The bank stated this in its “West Africa Monitor Quarterly”, for the second quarter of 2014 report. It said that the percentage approximated the average for sub-Saharan Africa,” but extremely low … Continue reading 57 Percent of West Africans Lack Access to Electricity

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Solar power system on Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão

The solar power production and distribution system in Monte Trigo, on the Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão, which was built using funding from the European Union, is due to be inaugurated on 13 August, according to Cape Verdean news agency Inforpress. The inauguration of the solar plant, which has been operating on an experimental … Continue reading Solar power system on Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão

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