The largest solar energy storage field in Porto Portugal

Why should Portugal invest in solar energy?

The sector emphasizes the importance of investing in the national electricity grid and new storage technologies. The goal is to double Portugal's installed capacity by the end of 2025, strengthening the country's role in renewable energy generation. Portugal is experiencing a key moment in the development of photovoltaic solar energy.

Is Portugal making progress in solar photovoltaic energy?

Portugal is making progress in solar photovoltaic energy with major projects such as Sonnedix Douro, with a capacity of 150 MW. The sector emphasizes the importance of investing in the national electricity grid and new storage technologies.

What is Portugal's largest pumped hydroelectric storage complex?

Last year in the Tâmega river, the utility inaugurated Portugal’s largest pumped hydroelectric storage complex, one of Europe’s largest. With an investment of €1.5 billion, it has three dams and three power plants (Gouvães, Daivões and Alto Tâmega) and a combined installed capacity of 1,158 MW.

Will a solar farm help Porto's economy?

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has cleared the last hurdle standing in the way of the project, which would supply clean energy to 430,000 homes per year – twice the size of a city like Porto. What’s more, the solar farm would bring about 2,500 jobs to the local economy.