Vestas has signed a 50 MW contract for the repowering of four wind farms to be located in the north of Portugal. The contract includes the supply and installation of eleven V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. With these projects, Vestas reaches the milestone … Continue reading Vestas exceeds wind turbine orders by 1 GW of wind power in Portugal
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Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy
Portugal plans to carry out this summer its first auction of floating offshore wind power projects, with which it hopes to be able to produce between 3 and 4 gigawatts (GW) of energy in 2026, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition told Reuters. , Joao Matos Fernandes. Within the framework of the abandonment … Continue reading Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy
Continue readingVestas secures first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Portugal
Vestas has received an order for 42 MW for several wind farms in Portugal. The contract includes the supply and installation of two 3.6 MW V162-6.2 MW, two V117-4.2 MW and six V126-3.45 MW wind turbines in operational mode, as well as an Active Output Management service contract 5000 (AOM 5000) of 15 years. “We … Continue reading Vestas secures first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Portugal
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Onex Renewables Closes Acquisition of 221MW Portuguese Wind Portfolio
Onex Renewables (Onex), the low-carbon subsidiary of privately led infrastructure investment group Onex Holding, has confirmed the closing of a 221MW Portuguese wind portfolio transaction. Onex appointed Exus Management Partners (Exus), leading experts in powering sustainable investments through operational excellence – across a 9GW global portfolio – to deliver expert support and strategic advice in … Continue reading Onex Renewables Closes Acquisition of 221MW Portuguese Wind Portfolio
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Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal
Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal. Maintaining its commitment to the quality of the workforce in Portugal, ENERCON will expand its presence in the country with the opening of an office in the city of Porto – ENERCON Business Shared Service Center. Renowned market leader, with 52% of wind energy installed in … Continue reading Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal
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EDP and Repsol enter an agreement to implement renewable hydrogen projects in the Iberian Peninsula
This agreement focuses on the assessment of investment opportunities for the two companies in renewable hydrogen projects across Portugal and Spain. Sines, Asturias and the Basque Country are the first planned locations. EDP Renewables (EDPR), the fourth largest producer of renewable energy in the world, and Repsol, the multienergy company, leading the mobility and industrial … Continue reading EDP and Repsol enter an agreement to implement renewable hydrogen projects in the Iberian Peninsula
Continue readingEDP Renewables sells a wind energy portfolio located in Portugal
EDPR signs asset rotation deal of a 221 MW wind power portfolio for an enterprise value of 532 million euros. The company has completed the sale to Onex Renewables of a 100% equity stake in a wind portfolio located in Portugal. This transaction will contribute with 532 million euros of asset rotation proceeds and is … Continue reading EDP Renewables sells a wind energy portfolio located in Portugal
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Acciona will supply certified renewable electricity to Fnac Portugal
ACCIONA and Fnac Portugal are enhancing their collaboration in climate action and the Green Economy with the renewal of ACCIONA’s 100% renewable energy supply contract that serves Fnac’s 46 stores in Portugal. Under the contract, ACCIONA will provide Fnac Portugal with almost 13,000MWh of renewable capacity, certified with 100% Renewable Guarantees of Origin by the … Continue reading Acciona will supply certified renewable electricity to Fnac Portugal
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The EIB and the BIS grant EDP Renováveis € 112 million for 125 MW of wind energy
The wind farms are located in the districts of Coimbra and Guarda, in the west and north of the country. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €65 million and BPI an additional €47 million to EDP Renováveis S.A. (EDPR), one of the main producer of wind energy in the world, to finance the construction … Continue reading The EIB and the BIS grant EDP Renováveis € 112 million for 125 MW of wind energy
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The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
A new study launched today by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy.The study, entitled “Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy”, has … Continue reading The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
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Floating offshore wind energy could create 50,000 jobs in Spain and Portugal by 2030
A new study by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy. The study, entitled ‘Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy’, has been … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy could create 50,000 jobs in Spain and Portugal by 2030
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Clean electricity made in Portugal will create jobs and lower consumers’ energy bills
WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the Portugal Renewable Energy Summit organised by the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN). He explained how Portugal could make the most out of the European Green Deal and Recovery Plan, and how more wind energy would benefit the country. But he also said that Portugal could lose this opportunity … Continue reading Clean electricity made in Portugal will create jobs and lower consumers’ energy bills
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Iberdrola signs green loan with ICO to finance the installation of 2,500 public charging points in Spain and Portugal
The roll-out of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure by the company will reach 150,000 chargers over the next five years.Its mobility electrification plan also has the support of the European Commission via CEF Transport Blending Facility funds.ICO, an implementing partner of the CEF programme, helps Spanish companies to secure finance for projects that will contribute … Continue reading Iberdrola signs green loan with ICO to finance the installation of 2,500 public charging points in Spain and Portugal
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Iberdrola strengthens commitment to Portugal with the latest photovoltaic auction
The company will operate in Portugal 1,158 MW hydroelectric technology, 255 MW photovoltaic, 14 MW battery storage and 92 MW of existing wind power capacity. Iberdrola showcases its competitiveness in Europe’s latest renewable capacity auctions: in Greece the company was recently awarded nearly 100 MW of new wind power capacity. Iberdrola reinforces its commitment to … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens commitment to Portugal with the latest photovoltaic auction
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Portuguese tender’s preliminary results show positive outcome for Enel
Endesa Generación Portugal, subsidiary of Enel’s Spanish company Endesa, was awarded the right to connect 99 MW of a new solar + storage project to the national grid under a 15-year contract with the country’s National Electrical System.The investment will amount to around 90 million euros for the construction of the project, which will be … Continue reading Portuguese tender’s preliminary results show positive outcome for Enel
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Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind confirms that the final of three V164 8.4 MW wind turbines is now generating power to the Portuguese grid. The third and final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine installed on Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat floating platform has now completed testing at the WindFloat Atlantic project site, and is generating clean, renewable wind … Continue reading Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
Continue readingThe first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
The last platform of WindFloat Atlantic has been connected to the grid and the windfarm has been fully commissioned.The three units are now supplying the Portuguese electrical grid with the energy generated by their 8.4 MW wind turbines, the world’s largest turbines ever installed on a floating platform.The commissioning of this floating wind farm is … Continue reading The first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
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Portugal solar auction could lead to first Concentrated Solar Power plant
Value-based bidding, favorable site conditions and Spanish engineering has carved a fresh opening for Concentrated Solar Power build, market experts told Reuters Events. Portugal launched its delayed second solar auction last month, tendering for 700 MW of new capacity across 12 sites in Southern Portugal. For the first time, the auction includes a new solar … Continue reading Portugal solar auction could lead to first Concentrated Solar Power plant
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Clarification on Public Prosecutor measures regarding EDPR Board members
EDP Renováveis, S.A. (“EDPR”) is providing the following information to the market and to the public in general: In the context of a judicial procedure undergoing related to the activity of EDP – Energias de Portugal (“EDP”), which holds an 82.6% shareholding in EDPR, EDPR’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. António Mexia, and … Continue reading Clarification on Public Prosecutor measures regarding EDPR Board members
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Final wind turbine sails to WindFloat Atlantic project site for installation
MHI Vestas confirms that the final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine atop Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat Foundation has left the quay in Northern Spain and is sailing toward the project site. When the final wind turbine arrives at its destination after a 250 km journey, WindFloat Atlantic will consist of three V164-8.4 MW wind turbines – … Continue reading Final wind turbine sails to WindFloat Atlantic project site for installation
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