Cabeólica

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million liters of diesel that the country stops importing every year

less tons of greenhouse gases per year

clean energy produced

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of the electricity consumed in the country

Maximize the Use of Clean Energy

Cabeolica produces clean energy in order to reach the entire population in Cabo Verde.

CO2 avoided per year (tCO2e)

2011

8 916

2012

38 707

2013

51 532

2014

55 381

2015

52 688

2016

51 429

2017

51 514

2018

58 168

What is Clean Energy?

Clean Energy is all energy produced through renewable sources and without the emission of pollutants, not having a major impact on the environment.

Using this type of energy will contribute, in the long run, to reducing pollution levels and CO² production, not affecting our atmosphere and protecting the environment. Another advantage of Clean Energy is the autonomy it brings to a country in the production of its own energy, without having to depend on the import of fossil fuels.

Our Wind Farms

Santiago Wind Farm

It is the largest of the Cabeolica wind farms, in terms of installed capacity, and the first to enter into operation. The Santiago wind farm is located on the southern part of the island, on Monte de São Felipe, in near proximity to the center of the city of Praia.

São Vicente Wind Farm

The wind farm is located in the western part of the island, in the region of Selada de Flamengo, roughly 6 kilometers from the city of Mindelo. It occupies roughly 15 hectares of land and contains 7 wind turbines, translating into a total installed capacity of 5,95 MW.

Sal Wind Farm

Sal wind farm is located in the eastern part of the Island, in the region of Lajedo da Ribeira de Tarrafe and occupies roughly 32 hectares of land, containing 9 turbines which totals 7.65 MW of installed capacity.

Boa Vista Wind Farm

It is located in the northwestern portion of the island in the Morro da Vigia – Ponta do Sol region. This wind farm occupies some 18 hectares of land and contains 3 wind turbines, with a total installed capacity of 2.55 MW.

What others say about Cabeolica

“I congratulate Cabeolica for demonstrating what small islands can achieve to increase their resilience and protect their natural resources. I hope that others can learn from their innovation and resolve to fashion business strategies and solutions for the unique challenges of island states.”

S. Vijay Iyer

Head of the World Bank Sustainable Energy Department

“Cabeolica is the first major wind power project developed in the ECOWAS region, hence the importance as a case study for the region.”

Jansenio Delgado

Renewable Energy Expert, ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.