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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

What is a 5 mw/20 MWh solar storage system?

The project focuses on a 5 MW/20 MWh storage system at the Galp solar park in Alcoutim. This capacity will allow solar energy to be stored during periods of high generation for later use during peak demand.

Which solar-plus-storage projects are available for public consultation?

The projects listed for public feedback on the government’s consultation portal include two solar-plus-storage sites. Two solar-plus-storage projects are among five planned renewable energy sites whose details have been published for public consultation on the Portuguese Environment Agency’s Participa portal.

Is Europe ready for energy storage?

Europe is expected to deploy over 90 GWh of utility-scale battery energy storage projects by 2030, and we are well positioned to support this demand along with the wider EMEA region’s rapid energy storage growth,” said Powin CEO, Jeff Waters.

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