Cabo Verde Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Cabo Verde generated 520 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 69.2%, followed by solar (15.4%) and wind (15.4%). Demand was 520 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 463 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Cabo Verde generated 520 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 69.2% of Cabo Verde's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 15.4% of Cabo Verde's electricity in 2024.
- Wind supplied 15.4% of Cabo Verde's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 30.8% of Cabo Verde's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Cabo Verde's electricity was 463 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Cabo Verde's carbon intensity in 2024 was 24% lower than in 2000, when it was 613 gCO2/kWh.
- Cabo Verde had the 175th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 520 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 520 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.99 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 463 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.24 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 175 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 360 GWh | 69.2% |
| Solar | 80.0 GWh | 15.4% |
| Wind | 80.0 GWh | 15.4% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 160 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 180 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 190 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 210 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 230 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 240 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 260 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 300 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 340 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 340 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 310 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 320 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 340 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 340 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 360 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 340 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 360 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 360 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 360 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 360 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 520 GWh | 520 GWh | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 500 GWh | 500 GWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 500 GWh | 500 GWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 537 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 420 GWh | 420 GWh | 550 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 440 GWh | 440 GWh | 541 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 537 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 450 GWh | 450 GWh | 529 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Cabo Verde, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Cabo Verde Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Cabo Verde?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Cabo Verde in 2024, supplying 69.2% of generation, followed by solar (15.4%) and wind (15.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Cabo Verde use?
Cabo Verde used 520 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.99 MWh per person.
How clean is Cabo Verde's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Cabo Verde emitted 463 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 30.8% of generation. That is close to the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.