Prices of energy storage products in Portugal

What is the energy storage capacity in Portugal?

Energy storage installed capacity in Portugal is still predominantly based on hydropower pumping, which is today over 3 GW, and will increase to 4,164 GW when the Alto- Tâmega dam is completed this year. However, this paradigm is about to shift with the democratization of energy storage solutions with wind and solar production.

Why is storage important for the energy transition in Portugal?

With 21 318 GWh of electricity generated in Portugal between January and June 2022 - 57% of which of renewable origin - storage will be decisive for the much-desired energy transition for two major reasons. On one hand, storage will offset the intermittent generation of renewable energy.

How does the energy sector work in Portugal?

The Portuguese energy sector is liberalized, meaning that you are typically free to choose the electricity (luz) provider of your choice when setting up your new home. However, this choice is a fairly recent development in Portugal. As such, many households in the country are still supplied by EDP, the former state operator.

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.

How are energy storage projects remunerated?

Storage projects are remunerated according to market rules, as the production facilities that inject electricity into the public network. The implementation of energy storage projects by public entities is subject to public procurement rules, requirements and related regulations.