Planning for a 100% renewable energy system for the Santiago Island, Cape Verde

• Published in: International journal of sustainable energy planning and management Vol. 29; p. 25
• Main Authors: Paula Varandas Ferreira, Lopes, Angela, Géremi Gilson Dranka, Cunha, Jorge
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Aalborg Aalborg University Press 28.09.2020; Aalborg University Open Publishing
• Subjects: Alternative energy sources; Carbon dioxide; Carbon dioxide emissions; Electric power generation; Emissions; Emissions control; Energy efficiency; Energy sources; Greenhouse gases; Renewable energy sources; Renewable resources; Seasonal variations; Wind power; Cape Verde Islands

Ensuring the supply of affordable energy, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are some of the priorities of the governments of several countries. The pursuit of these energy goals has triggered interest in the exploration and usage of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), whi...