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: ~0.6 M
- GDP per capita: ~ $4,000 USD
RMS Impact Potential
- Target Market: < 15,000 people
- Total Potential: < 15 sites
- Target (30%): < 5 sites
- Project Status: Strategic watch.
Access Rates & Estimated Impact
⚡ Energy
>95%
National electricity access rate.
💧 Drinking Water
>90%
National drinking water access rate.
📡 Internet
~70%
Internet penetration rate.
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.