Where can I install solar panels in São Tomé?

São Tomé is an ideal location for solar energy. Solar panels can be installed in existing buildings or in stand alone 20 foot containers with the help of Offgridinstaller, who can supply and fit any size of solar system with high quality lithium ion battery storage which can generate and power year round storage.

What is the population of Sao Tome and Principe?

The famous volcanic plug ‘Pico Cao Grande’ is 663 m high and popular with tourists. The main island, Sao Tome, has most of the 200,000 population, while Principe has only 8,000 people. The islands total 1,000 km2.

Are off-grid solar products a viable solution?

Off-grid solar products may often be a more feasible solution for households living in areas where the grid infrastructure is not available. The market for solar products is not yet developed in STP. Very few products are distributed, and few households use them.

Is Emae dragging down the economy of so Tomé & Principe?

The troubles afflicting utility EMAE are dragging down the economy of the island nation. The United Nations Development Program is seeking consultants to conduct feasibility studies for a 2 MW solar project and three mini hydropower plants ranging in size from 1.15-2 MW in São Tomé and Principe.

Will KRISO move K-OTEC 1000 barge power cycle equipment to Kiribati Island?

The Korean Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) plans to relocate its 1-MW K-OTEC 1000 barge OTEC power cycle equipment, tested near Pohang, South Korea, to Kiribati Island. Courtesy: KRISO

How much electricity does an off-grid household consume per month?

Off-grid users mostly own low-load appliances, with the exception of electric irons (owned by a third of off-grid users). Grid-connected households in STP consume on average 122 kWh per month (Figure 22). Urban households consume 25% more than rural households.