According to Lopes, the conclusion of the project will have repercussions on reducing the energy bill in terms of fuel imports, as well as improving environmental impact.

The wind farm project is expected to cost between US$25 and US$30 million and by 2011 should have a production capacity of 25 percent of the country’s needs.

There is also a project underway on the archipelago to set up solar panels, mainly in rural areas, to pump water from boreholes, of which 46 of a total 76 have already been installed.

Source: macauhub