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> CAPE VERDE - Cabeolica Wind

InfraCo is working to develop Cape Verde’s wind resources.

Wind generated power will lower the island nation’s dependency on imported fuel while also helping to reduce power shortages. This project will provide infrastructure that supports economic growth and promotes a cleaner environment.

Location of Project

Four of the islands that comprise Cape Verde:Santiago; Sao Vicente; Sal; Boa Vista
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Sponsoring government ministries

Ministry of Economic, Growth and Competitiveness

Statement of project objectives

Primary economic benefits

The project’s energy production will reduce the country’s current consumption of heavy oil fuels translating into significant savings.
The project’s additional capacity will help reduce the country’s current power shortage which has been identified as a major hurdle to its growth.

Primary social benefits

Access abundant source of clean / renewable energy.

Approximate scope of project

Cost - $84.0 million
Time – Target – commence construction in late 2010

More project information

Cape Verde has an approximate population of 500,000 and is growing at a rate of 6% - 7% per year.
Real estate and tourism development are major growth drivers which need sufficient infrastructure support in order to thrive.
Development plan for 4 wind farm sites in Santiago, S. Vicente, Sal and Boa Vista islands with nominal capacity of approximately 10MW; 6MW and 8MW, 4MW respectively, subject to an appraisal of the technical consultant currently undertaking the studies.

› Download: Press advertisement of Cape Verde
› Newspaper Articles ‘Carbon Credits/DNA’ English version
› Newspaper Articles ‘Carbon Credits/DNA’ Portuguese version
› Cape Verde PDD
› Cape Verde Designated National Authority