5MW Photovoltaic Power Station inaugurated on Sal Island

The Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, inaugurated on 12th September the 5MW Photovoltaic Power Station in Santa Maria, on Sal Island, the “largest solar park in Cape Verde in capacity and technology”, built by APP (an ALER member).

The Head of Government pointed out that the new park brings the penetration of renewable energy on the island to more than 40%, putting Sal ahead of the national target of reaching more than 30% renewable energy by 2026.

“Our intermediate goal by 2030 is to exceed 50% of electricity production through renewable energy,” he said, noting that the project is part of a series of investments that includes eight more solar parks, "significantly expanding the country's renewable energy production capacity".

The Prime Minister stressed that the transition to renewable energies will not only reduce dependence on fossil fuels but will also result in direct savings, saving more than 1.5 million euros a year on fuel and reducing carbon emissions.

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