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What is the largest solar power plant in Portugal?

On 9 October 2021, the largest solar power plant in Portugal was inaugurated in Alcoutim. With an installed capacity of 219 MW, the power plant has 661,500 solar panels and can power the needs of 200,000 homes. It occupies an area of 320 hectares and will prevent the emission of 326,000 tons of carbon dioxide every year.

Is solar power a growing source of energy in Portugal?

Solar power is a growing source in the Portuguese energy mix. At the end of 2020, solar power installed capacity totalled 1.03 GW and represented 3.6% of total power generation in 2020. Portugal has set a goal of between 8.1 GW and 9.9 GW in installed capacity by 2030.

How much solar power will Portugal have by 2030?

Portugal has set a goal of between 8.1 GW and 9.9 GW in installed capacity by 2030. The Serpa solar power plant is an 11 megawatt plant covered 150 acres (0.61 km 2) and employs 52,000 PV panels. The panels are raised 2 meters off the ground thus allowing grazing to continue.

Can I sell surplus solar energy in Portugal?

Yes, it is possible. The important thing is that you sell the surplus solar energy that exceeds your own use and that you don’t install the panel just to sell it. The prices for surplus solar energy range between 4 cent and 8 cent in Portugal. It does not really compensate the investment.

When will small scale solar installations come to Portugal?

In addition to tenders for large scale power plants, Portugal has set a framework for the installation of small scale rooftop solar installations which came into force in January 2020.

Will there be a solar auction in Portugal?

Solar power interest is growing exponentially in Portugal. João Galamba, the State Secretary for Energy, announced that more solar auctions would take place, including one in the second quarter of 2020 as well as that there were over 80,000 MW (80 GW) in projects awaiting analysis and approval.