Sao Tome and Principe Factory Energy Storage Project

What is the Sao Tome & Principe project?

Brief Description: The objective of the project is to introduce an integrated energy and ecosystems-based approach to grid/isolated-grid-based mini/small hydro-electricity generation in Sao Tome and Principe by leveraging $ 20.7 million in multilateral and private sector financing over its five-year implementation period.

How is Sao Tome & Principe generating electricity?

Medium The Government of Sao Tome and Principe is strongly motivated to increase and diversify its generation capacity through mini/smallhydropower plants and is driven by its plans to increase access to electricity services to the population.

Are there any studies on solar power potential in Sao Tome & Principe?

2. Solar PV:As per the publication “Emission Reduction Profile: Sao Tome and Principe”, June 2013” prepared by RISO with the support of ACP-MEA & UNFCCC, there are, to date, “no official studies on the exact solar power potential: therefore, further calculations of the emissions reduction potential can be hazardous”.

Does Sao Tome and Principe have a national energy policy?

Sao Tome and Principe has not yet developed a National Energy Policy. However, with every change in Government, the incoming Government formulates its development plan with the last one prepared in October 2013 and entitled “Grandes Opções do Plano para 2014” (Major Options of the Plan for 2014).

What is the Global OTEC Dominique project?

The Global OTEC Dominique project, off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe, has the potential to alter the energy demands of island nations significantly. The Dominique project by Global OTEC aims to bring sustainable energy to island nations.

How much energy does OTEC use?

This is important, as previous OTEC projects have used a great deal of the energy they generate to run the pumps that bring the cold water to the surface. In 1981, the Tokyo Electric Power Company built an OTEC plant in Nauru that generated around 120 kW of energy, but used around 90 kW of that to run the plant.