Power mix by fuel (Cape Verde)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Cape Verde electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
462gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
30.8%low-carbon electricity
30.8%renewables
69.2%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Cape Verde
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmarejo | Oil | 66 |
| 2 | Palmeira Electra | Oil | 12 |
| 3 | Praia | Oil | 10 |
| 4 | Praia | Solar | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Cape Verde?
There are 4 current or operating power-plant records in Cape Verde in this open dataset, with about 93 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Cape Verde?
Palmarejo is the largest at about 66 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Cape Verde?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (3 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Cape Verde's electricity grid?
Cape Verde's grid carbon intensity is about 462 gCO₂/kWh, with 30.8% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).