Electricity in Cape Verde is primarily produced by thermal power stations running on heavy fuel or diesel (97%). There is also a small percentage (3%) of wind energy production. ELECTRA, the national electricity company, operates all over the country, managing 18 diesel power stations of different capacities (with a total capacity of).
Cape Verde has no primary energy resources except for wood, which is insufficient due to low rainfalls and poor soil quality. The country's energy supplies come from four main sources: petroleum products, butane gas, firewood, and wind.
The largest power station in Cape Verde is located in the City of Praia with an installed capacity of 31 MW.
ELECTRA is a company owned by the Cape Verdean Government (85%) and Cape Verde Municipalities (15). The largest power station is located in the country's capital (City of Praia) with an installed capacity of 31 MW, followed by the Electra Power Station in Mindelo (18.3 MW) and Sal (9 MW).
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