Renewable Energy Consumption: Cabo Verde

Analysis# Cabo Verde Renewable Energy Consumption Cabo Verde's renewable energy consumption stood at 21.8% of total energy in 2022, representing a modest 3.3% increase since 1990. The archipelago reached its historical peak of 32.4% in 1994, though current levels remain well above the all-time low of 19.7% recorded in 2019. Over three decades, renewable energy has remained a meaningful but volatile component of the nation's energy mix. Recent years reveal significant fluctuation. After climbing to 26.4% by 2015, renewable consumption declined sharply to 19.7% in 2019—a concerning dip that reflected broader energy sector challenges. Recovery began in 2020 at 23.4%, though the trajectory has stabilized around 21-23% since. This uneven pattern suggests Cabo Verde continues navigating infrastructure constraints and energy dependency issues, with renewable capacity requiring sustained investment to reverse the downward pressure evident across the 2015–2019 period.