Palmarejo Desalination Plant

The Palmarejo desalination plant in Praia is a vital infrastructure facility for the water supply of the Cape Verdean capital on Santiago Island. The plant is operated by the state-owned water and electricity company Electra. As Cape Verde suffers from chronic water scarcity and irregular rainfall, this facility provides a reliable source of drinking water through the use of state-of-the-art reverse osmosis technology. The desalination plant filters salt and impurities from Atlantic seawater in a multi-stage process to provide thousands of cubic meters of water daily for households and industry. In recent years, the plant's capacity has been continuously expanded to meet the rapid population growth and increasing demand in Praia. Beyond drinking water production, the facility is a key factor for public health and sanitary security on Santiago Island. The high operating costs, mainly driven by the energy consumption of high-pressure pumps, are increasingly offset by the integration of renewable energy from the neighboring solar farm.

Nearby cities

Praia

Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, located on Santiago island.

History & landmarks

Amílcar Cabral Statue (Praia)

A monument to the national hero Amílcar Cabral, who led the independence movement.

Sucupira Market

The largest and most vibrant open-air market in Praia, known for its variety of goods.

National Library of Cape Verde

The most important library in the country, preserving the literary heritage of Cape Verde.

Palace of Justice (Praia)

A monumental building in the center of Praia, housing the country's highest courts.

Praia City Hall

An elegant building in the main square of Praia, housing the seat of the municipal government.

Church of Our Lady of Grace (Praia)

The main church of the capital, located in the central Praça Alexandre Albuquerque.

Monument to Diogo Gomes

A statue honoring the Portuguese explorer, considered one of the discoverers of Santiago Island.

Ponta Temerosa Lighthouse

A prominent lighthouse at the southern tip of Santiago Island, guiding ships to the port of Praia.

More places

CERIS Brewery

The leading brewery and beverage bottling plant in Praia, supplying the national market.

Terra Branca Playground

A popular modern children's playground in one of the liveliest neighborhoods of the capital Praia.

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Palmarejo Solar Power Plant

A large photovoltaic facility in Praia utilizing intense solar radiation for energy generation.

Presidential Palace (Praia)

The former palace of the Portuguese governor and current seat of the President.

Achada Grande Industrial Zone

The primary industrial and commercial area in Praia, home to numerous companies.

Jaime Mota Barracks

A historic military building in Praia, known for its distinctive colonial architecture.

Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse

A distinctive white lighthouse at the southern end of the Praia plateau.

Port of Praia

Porto da Praia is the main port of the Cape Verdean capital on Santiago.