Príncipe launches electric bicycles in a boost to the island’s energy transition
newspaper STP-Press · 21/10/2025
São Tomé, 21 Oct. 2025 (STP-Press) — The Autonomous Region of Príncipe has just received 14 electric bicycles in an initiative of the Efrican project with the support of Portuguese Cooperation, aimed at giving a greater boost to the energy transition on this island, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The handover ceremony for the electric bicycles was attended by the President of the Regional Government, Filipe Nascimento, and by the representative of the Embassy of Portugal, Paula Pereira, among other invited guests.
“This initiative reflects the joint commitment of all the entities involved to a vision of continuity and innovation,” said Filipe Nascimento.
“This is a very important step for sustainability and for a paradigm shift,” said Ivo Pizarro, head of Efrican.
Three solar charging stations were also inaugurated, strategically spread across the town of Santo António. The 14 electric bicycles were distributed among public and private bodies, including regional secretariats, tourism operators, motorcycle taxi drivers and the trade and services sector.