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What does Portugal's energy storage tender mean for the energy transition?
Portugal’s government has announced the outcome of an energy storage tender that will see the installation of 500 MW of energy storage capacity to support the country’s energy transition. Energy storage battery. Photo by Anna Vasileva
How much does Portugal pay for energy storage projects?
With this in mind, the Portuguese Ministry of Energy announced on July 31 that it was awarding €99.75 million to a call for tenders for the installation of energy storage projects totalling 500 MW. Eligible projects can receive up to €30 million and be implemented at the transport and distribution level by the end of 2025.
How much will Portugal spend on energy storage and grid flexibility?
The Portuguese Ministry of Energy has allocated EUR 100 million ($108 million) for grid flexibility and energy storage projects which should be installed by the end of 2025. Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production.
Will Portugal produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026?
As Portugal launched its first tender for biomethane and green hydrogen, Portugal's new energy strategy aims to produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026, and 85% by 2030. The Plan sets a target of 20.4 GW of operational PV systems in 2030, including 14.9 GW of large-capacity plants and 5.5GW of decentralized generation.
Why are Portugal's electricity prices so low?
Portugal’s renewable power capacity has been growing rapidly over the last years, pushing spot power prices to a decade low earlier this year. According to network operator REN, renewable energy generation covered 95% of the nation’s electricity demand in April. That follows a 91% share in March, 88% in February, and 81% in January.