Under AMP, São Tomé and Príncipe plans to deploy solar photovoltaic minigrids with an estimated capacity of 0. 0 MWh of battery storage, benefiting approximately 21,800 people while contributing to emissions reductions. 2 megawatt photovoltaic solar park, integrated in the Santo Amaro power plant, which was attended by several individuals, namely the HE Prime-Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Dr. Although around 70% of rural areas in STP are electrified, many communities remain off-grid or face unreliable supply. 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. The Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) recently supported a consultative workshop on renewable energy minigrids in the Autonomous Region of Príncipe (RAP), São Tomé and Príncipe, as part of the national dialogue process under Component 1 of the AMP project, marking an important step toward. São Tomé and Príncipe is poised to embrace a new era of sustainable energy with the launch of a cutting-edge photovoltaic plant set to produce 10 megawatts of energy. The project, unveiled last week, boasts a total investment of 60. 7 million euros and enjoys co-financing from prominent entities.