Iberdrola and the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, are to double their clean energy investment alliance, adding 1,300 MW of additional renewable energy capacity to unlock more than €2 billion joint investment over the next three years. As of today, 674 MW of wind and solar has been added to … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management double their alliance, with more than €2 billion renewable energy investment planned in Spain and Portugal
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Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
Iberdrola and bp pulse proudly announce the formal launch of their joint venture that recently received regulatory authorizations. The new company plans to create the most extensive high speed public charging network in Iberia. The aim is to promote access for all citizens to a reliable, high-speed charging infrastructure and thus helping to remove one … Continue reading Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
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Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
From household electrical appliances to factories used in industry, everything ran on wind energy, hydro or solar power for six days in a row. Between 4:00 a.m. on October 31 and 9:00 a.m. As of November 6, the nation of ten million people relied solely on renewable energy, as 1,102 GWh were generated.This exceeded national … Continue reading Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
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Portugal sets new record for solar and wind energy and exceeds electricity needs for six consecutive days
Portugal has achieved a notable milestone in renewable energy production, exceeding its electricity needs for a record six consecutive days. From October 31 to November 6, the country generated 1,102 GWh of electricity, exceeding the 840 GWh consumed during the same period. This surplus production of 262 GWh demonstrates Portugal’s commitment to sustainable energy sources. … Continue reading Portugal sets new record for solar and wind energy and exceeds electricity needs for six consecutive days
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Filling of the Alto Tâmega reservoir to begin
The construction of the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant continues to progress at a good pace. The civil works are practically finished and the electromechanical assemblies will be completed by the end of 2023, when commissioning will begin. Alto Tâmega, with 160 MW, is the last of the three developments that make up the Tâmega … Continue reading Filling of the Alto Tâmega reservoir to begin
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Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)
At the end of the second quarter, Nordex received further orders for various wind farms in the Mediterranean region. In Spain, Nordex will supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 149 MW for two different wind farms, whose installation is scheduled for spring and summer of next year. Following its entry into the Serbian … Continue reading Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)
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Iberdrola launches a “solar grazing” in Portugal with some 300 sheep
There are almost 300 sheep using Iberdrola’s photovoltaic parks in Portugal as grazing grounds. A clear example of circular economy, “solar grazing” benefits livestock farmers, who gain new spaces for their activity; it is positive for the solar farm, as it ensures the ecological maintenance of the land and reduces the risk of fires; and … Continue reading Iberdrola launches a “solar grazing” in Portugal with some 300 sheep
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Capital Energy and Lhyfe join forces to generate green hydrogen associated with offshore wind in Spain and Portugal
Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born more than two decades ago and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically integrated renewable operator in the Iberian Peninsula, and Lhyfe, one of the world pioneers in the production of green hydrogen and in generation projects of offshore hydrogen, have signed a collaboration agreement whose … Continue reading Capital Energy and Lhyfe join forces to generate green hydrogen associated with offshore wind in Spain and Portugal
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EDPR will issue an tender to build a 5MW Electrolyzer to be located in Carregado near Lisbon
EDP Group plans to build a 5 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Portugal and will approach the Electrolyzer market to purchase equipment and services for such plant to be started up until the end of 2024. EDPR plans to issue during May an tender to acquire a PEM technology Hydrogen production and respective balance of … Continue reading EDPR will issue an tender to build a 5MW Electrolyzer to be located in Carregado near Lisbon
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EDP Renewables over equipped its largest wind farm in Portugal
The Alta da Coutada Wind Farm has been over equipped with state-of-the-art wind turbines, increasing its installed capacity to 187 MW, which further accelerates the country’s energy transition. This project was already EDP Renewables’ largest in Portugal and will now be able to provide enough clean energy to power 130,000 homes. Six state-of-the-art wind turbines … Continue reading EDP Renewables over equipped its largest wind farm in Portugal
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IberBlue Wind Announces the first cross-border offshore wind project on the Spanish-Portuguese border
IberBlue Wind, a joint venture operating in the Iberian market, has announced two floating offshore wind projects on the North Atlantic coast. They will be located on the border between Spain and Portugal and, have a combined capacity of up to 1.96 GW. The projects, named Juan Sebastián Elcano and Creoula, will have approximately 109 … Continue reading IberBlue Wind Announces the first cross-border offshore wind project on the Spanish-Portuguese border
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Portugal will have a leading floating offshore wind platform
The sea is one of the wealth of our country. Deep, choppy waters, aggressive tides and stormy weather are capabilities that are increasingly sought after by companies dedicated to renewable energy capture projects. We talked a few days ago about a project to extract energy from waves, the CorPower C4. Today we present to you … Continue reading Portugal will have a leading floating offshore wind platform
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Iberdrola undertakes the Montechoro photovoltaic plant, in Portugal
Iberdrola has a portfolio of 1,960 MW wind power and solar energy projects in the country, in addition to the 1,158 MW of the Támega Hydroelectric Complex. Iberdrola continues to make progress in the development of its renewable projects in Portugal. The company has begun work on the installation of the Montechoro I and II … Continue reading Iberdrola undertakes the Montechoro photovoltaic plant, in Portugal
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Iberdrola signs a strategic alliance with BP to accelerate the deployment of electric mobility
The companies plan a joint investment of €1 billion in 11,700 fast charging points, expanding the infrastructure necessary for the development of electric mobility in Spain and Portugal. Iberdrola and bp today signed a strategic alliance to accelerate the energy transition in sustainable mobility. The companies, which announced their intention to form a joint venture … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a strategic alliance with BP to accelerate the deployment of electric mobility
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IberBlue Wind announces Botafogo, its first offshore wind power in Portugal with 990 MW
Located off the coast of Figueira da Foz, the project is made up of 55 wind turbines. The park will be built at a distance of between 30 and 50 km from the coast on floating platforms anchored to the seabed.IberBlue Wind, a joint venture set up to promote floating offshore wind farms in the … Continue reading IberBlue Wind announces Botafogo, its first offshore wind power in Portugal with 990 MW
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
Renewable energy developer and fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans to invest 8 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in a large offshore wind farm in Portugal that is preparing its first auction for such concessions. CIP said it was aiming to create 2 gigawatt installed capacity at a wind farm called Nortada off the Atlantic … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
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Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
ACCIONA Energía and Grupo Violas, one of the premier Portuguese business groups with investments in various industries such as textiles, tourism, education, real estate, beverages, and logistics, have signed an agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy for the next ten years in Portugal. Under this agreement, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
Continue readingIberdrola builds the largest photovoltaic project in Europe in Portugal
The 1,200-MW Fernando Pessoa solar project is located in Santiago do Cacém, near Sines and its construction will generate up to 2,500 jobs. When it comes on stream in 2025, the Fernando Pessoa plant, named after the Portuguese poet, will be able to supply enough clean, low cost, locally generated green energy to cover the … Continue reading Iberdrola builds the largest photovoltaic project in Europe in Portugal
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In Portugal, 58% of the electricity consumed came from renewables, mainly wind power and hydro
The production and consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources in the European Union (EU) increased between 2020 and 2021, years marked by the pandemic. And, among the Member States, Portugal occupies the fourth position among the countries whose electricity consumption comes mainly from renewable sources. According to data released by Eurostat, in addition to … Continue reading In Portugal, 58% of the electricity consumed came from renewables, mainly wind power and hydro
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Portugal to launch first offshore wind auction, eyes 10 GW by 2030
Portugal expects to launch its first offshore wind power auction by the last quarter of this year, aiming to reach 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity by 2030, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Monday. As a pre-condition to the auction, the government will this week launch a public hearing regarding proposals for the delimitation … Continue reading Portugal to launch first offshore wind auction, eyes 10 GW by 2030
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