Energy storage power station equipment in Portugal

Why is energy storage important in Portugal?

Energy storage is therefore essential to meet European targets. 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.

How much money will Portugal spend on energy storage projects?

This included six projects from Spain’s Iberdrola, which secured nearly EUR 20 million in public funding. Portugal’s Ministry of Energy has announced that it has allocated EUR 100 million ($104.2 million) to 43 energy storage projects which should be installed by the end of 2025.

Why is Portugal launching a solar energy storage project?

This initiative aims to enhance the flexibility and stability of Portugal's power supply system amid its record-breaking solar electricity production. On July 31, the ministry announced the allocation of €99.75 million through a call for tenders to install energy storage projects totaling 500 MW.

How many projects were selected in Portugal's 2025 energy storage procurement?

A total of 43 projects were selected from 79 applications in Portugal’s 2025 energy storage procurement. This included six projects from Spain’s Iberdrola, which secured nearly EUR 20 million in public funding.

What is a battery energy storage project?

The battery energy storage project utilizes Powin’s Centipede Stack750 and a power conversion system from Hitachi Energy, underscoring the importance of partnership between global companies in supporting Europe’s energy transition.

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.