Flag of Cabo Verde Republic of Cabo Verde

Context and Opportunities

Cabo Verde, a stable and developing archipelago, has a high dependence on imported fossil fuels and great potential for renewable energy (solar and wind). With tourism as a pillar of its economy, the demand for high-performance internet connectivity and green energy is very strong. The island geography makes RMS Impact's decentralized solutions particularly relevant.

Potential Intervention Zones

Less tourist-heavy and more agricultural islands like Santo Antão, Fogo, or Maio represent opportunities to deploy mini-grids that would support both local communities and the development of sustainable tourism.

Cabo Verde at a glance

  • Population: ~593,000 (2023 est.)
  • Area: 4,033 km²
  • GDP per capita: ~ $4,000 USD (2023 est.)
RMS Impact Potential
  • Potential number of sites: 5-10 sites
  • Project Status: Strategic watch.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

>95%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank, 2021).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
💧 Drinking Water

>90%

National access rate to drinking water (Source: UNICEF, 2022).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Powering desalination plants with solar energy.
📡 Internet

~70%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Providing resilient connectivity for the tourism sector.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.