IMPLEMENTATION OF A PV RURAL MICRO GRID IN THE ISLAND OF SANTO ANT?O (CAPE VERDE) WITH AN INDIVIDUAL ENERGY ALLOWANCE SCHEME FOR DEMAND CONTROL

摘要

In February 2 012, entered into service Cape Verde’s first rural micro grid with 100% renewableenergy generation. This project was carried out within the framework of the “Energy Facility” ACP-EU program.Permanent electricity access had been strongly requested by the local stakeholders and community of the village tocover basic energy needs such as lighting, communication, community services and ice production for fishconservation.The objective of the project was the electrification of the village of Monte Trigo (600 people) in Santo Ant?o Island,with a Multiuser Solar micro-Grid (MSG).The project was implemented in 2 011, and is currently in the post commissioning follow-up period. A key aspect ofthe project has been to ensure the long-term sustainability of the electricity service. In addition to the description ofthe plant and the operation and management scheme, this article underlines the importance of the Energy DailyAllowance (EDA) concept from social, technical and economic perspectives. In conclusion the article intends tohighlight the validity of both the technical solution and management model.