Home Subsea Pre-feasibility study initiated for West African islands interconnection, with wind, solar and hydrogen on the menu
October 7, 2024,
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Nadja Skopljak
Energy data and intelligence provider TGS has been appointed to carry out a pre-feasibility study for the electric interconnection of the Cabo Verde Islands, seen as a “cornerstone” of the West African island country’s Energy Master Plan (2018-2040) which aims for 50% of its electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2030.
TGS will perform the work under the 4C Offshore name and will conduct the pre-feasibility study in collaboration with RTE International and Consultores de Engenharia e Ambiente (COBA) for the archipelago located in the Atlantic Sea.
The analysis will assess the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of interconnecting the islands, in a move to optimize renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and potentially green hydrogen.
The study will evaluate the potential for offshore and onshore renewable energy integration, explore storage solutions such as pump storage systems and battery storage, address the interconnection’s environmental impact, and assess long-term economic benefits for the nation, particularly in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
According to TGS, Cabo Verde presents opportunities to harness renewable energy effectively due to its geographic and climate conditions, and the island interconnection would further enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs.
Cabo Verde’s energy transition efforts are underpinned by the Government of Luxembourgs Development-Climate-Energy (DCE) program which aims to increase renewable energy penetration, reinforce energy security, and promote economic sustainability in the islands.
We are proud to be part of this transformative journey for Cabo Verde. The project award underscores our commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and aligns with the ambitious goals of Cabo Verde’s Energy Master Plan,” said Carel Hooijkaas, Executive Vice President of New Energy Solutions at TGS.
“By leveraging the 4C Offshore expertise, we aim to help Cabo Verde and other island nations achieve their vision of a sustainable and resilient energy future, significantly reducing carbon footprints while enhancing energy independence.”
In October last year, President of the European Commission Ursulavon derLeyenand Prime Minister of Cabo Verde Ulisses Correia e Silva presented a substantial package of investments, worth 246 million, to boost the green transition, sustainable transport and digital connectivity in the country as part of Global Gateway.
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