São Tomé and Príncipe has validated its National Sustainable Energy Investment Plan (PNIES) and begun the construction of new solar photovoltaic projects, consolidating an investment agenda aimed at increasing generation capacity, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and. São Tomé and Príncipe has validated its National Sustainable Energy Investment Plan (PNIES) and begun the construction of new solar photovoltaic projects, consolidating an investment agenda aimed at increasing generation capacity, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and. São Tomé and Príncipe has validated its National Sustainable Energy Investment Plan (PNIES) and begun the construction of new solar photovoltaic projects, consolidating an investment agenda aimed at increasing generation capacity, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and strengthening the stability. Release by Scatec, a subsidiary of Norway's Scatec energy group, announced on Tuesday, November 11, the signing of a power leasing agreement with the national utility EMAE to build an 11-megawatt (MW) solar power plant at Água Casada. The project is expected to avoid about 13,000 tons of CO₂. The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe is focused on attracting increased investment in the power sector through a comprehensive Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI). 2 megawatt photovoltaic solar park, integrated in the Santo Amaro power plant, which was attended by several individuals, namely the HE Prime-Minister. With the inauguration of the Santo Amaro photovoltaic solar park with a total electric capacity of 1.