Santo Antão’s Ribeira Alta Celebrates Clean Energy Project

Santo Antão, Cabo Verde – September 19, 2024 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) proudly announces the handover of a transformative renewable energy project in Ribeira Alta, a remote locality in Cabo Verde’s Santo Antão island. Funded by the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF), this initiative represents a significant leap forward in providing sustainable electricity to one of the most isolated regions in the country.

The handover ceremony, which took place on September 19, featured key figures including ECREEE representatives, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, local government officials, project promoters, and community leaders. This project underscores the commitment of the ECOWAS region to addressing energy access challenges and fostering sustainable development in underserved areas.

This project in Santo Antão is one of the many initiatives of the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF), implemented by ECREEE. During the year, ECREEE successfully inaugurated clean energy projects (clean energy mini-grids, solar home systems, solar pumping systems for drinking water and irrigation, solarization of hospitals, and electricity for rural communities) in Nigeria, The Gambia, Cabo Verde, Ghana, and Togo.