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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.

How much solar energy does Portugal need?

(Updated October 2024) Solar energy is becoming a more important part of the Portuguese energy mix. Solar installed capacity reached 1.03 GW by the end of 2020, accounting for 3.6 percent of the total production of power. Portugal established a target of 6.4 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2023, with a goal of 9 gigawatts by 2030.

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.

Can solar power save Portugal's energy bills?

With a production capacity of 73.3 kWp, solar has saved the community €31,500 ($30,850) on electricity bills. Portugal ’s first renewable energy community (REC) was inaugurated in August 2021 in Miranda do Douro, a northern small rural village close to the border with Spain.

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