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Why is greenvolt partnering with Portugal?

This partnership accelerates the commitment that Greenvolt has been making at European level – and also in Portugal – in the development of electricity production projects through photovoltaic solar source.

What is greenvolt & infraventus doing in Portugal?

GreenVolt and Infraventus have signed a partnership to develop solar energy projects in Portugal. Under this agreement, GreenVolt now owns 50% of a set of photovoltaic solar projects with a total capacity of 243 megawatts (MW). In a statement, the renewable energy company said that around 160 MW are already in an “advanced stage of development.”

Can greenvolt accelerate its growth in Portugal?

The partnership will allow GreenVolt to accelerate its growth in the Portuguese market “with small-scale projects, which significantly reduces its time to market, providing in the short term more than 240 MW of energy produced from renewable sources in Portugal,” said the company’s CEO, quoted in the same statement.

How much solar energy does Portugal produce?

In a bold announcement, Portugal recently surpassed its entire solar output from 2023 by September 2024, celebrating a record year for solar energy production. According to REN (Rede de Energia Nacional), the country generated more than 3.99 TWh of solar energy in just the first nine months, exceeding last year's total of 3.6 TWh.

What could Portugal look like if it uses solar power?

For 149 consecutive hours in November, Portugal provided a stunning example of what that could look like, as it used a mix of solar, wind, and hydropower to provide more clean energy than the entire country needed. The nation has plans to upgrade its wind turbines, expand its solar capacity, and close its last gas-powered plants.

Who is greenvolt - Energias Renovaveis?

Portuguese renewables company Greenvolt - Energias Renovaveis SA (ELI:GVOLT) said today it has connected to the local grid the 48-MW Tabua solar power station. The photovoltaic (PV) plant, which is the company’s first large-scale solar project in the Iberian country, required an investment of around EUR 40 million (USD 43.6m).