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Will a 5 mW 20 MWh battery storage system be built in Portugal?

Galp, a Portuguese energy company, has announced plans to build a 5 MW/20 MWh battery storage system in Portugal, in collaboration with Powin. The system at one of Galp’s solar plants will enable it to adjust its PV production profile and meet its energy requirements. This project marks Powin’s first venture in Europe.

Is powin launching a battery energy storage system in Europe?

This project marks Powin’s first venture in Europe. Global energy storage supplier Powin LLC and Portuguese integrated energy company Galp have partnered to install a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Algarve, Portugal. The 5 MW/20 MWh battery system will be built at one of Galp’s solar power plants near the village of Alcoutim.

How will Iberdrola's 'Tâmega gigabattery' increase the power capacity in Portugal?

That will increase the electrical power capacity on the Portuguese grid by 6%. Iberdrola has inaugurated the 'Tâmega Gigabattery' in Portugal, a pumped hydro, hydroelectric and wind with energy storage capacity of 40GWh.

How to build a storage facility in Portugal?

The first step in the construction of a new storage facility is to secure the proper use or rights over the land where the installation is to be developed. Under Portuguese law, various options are available to do this. The four most common ways to secure plots of land are: Operating lease (cessão de exploração), in case of common land.

Why is renewable capacity important in Portugal?

Now that Portugal is increasingly decommissioning fossil fuel plants, the need to ramp-up the growth and expansion of renewable installed capacity is being brought into sharper focus. Similarly, the need to invest in suitable alternatives and instruments to optimize renewable capacity is also becoming increasingly important.

What is Portugal's Energy and Climate Plan?

On 10 July 2020, the Portuguese Government approved the National Energy and Climate Plan through Council Ministers Resolution no. 53/2020. The plan will shape Portugal’s energy and climate policy from 2021-2030 and sets the long-term objective of decarbonizing the economy by the end of 2050.