Cape Verde faces huge challenges in transitioning to renewables, as its fragmented power market is spread across nine islands. Despite this, successive governments have been pushing for clean energy to reduce fuel import costs. Investment is increasing, and while wind energy currently leads in installed capacity, the focus is now shifting to solar power.
Cape Verde has set a target of 100% electric vehicles by 2050, with ambitious plans for renewables.
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