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How many energy storage projects will Portugal support in 2025?

Portugal’s Ministry of Energy has allocated €100 million to support 43 energy storage projects, scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. These projects were selected from 79 applications under the country’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), with eligible projects able to receive up to €30 million in funding.

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.

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

Does Portugal need energy storage?

Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production. To this end, the country’s Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday that it has allocated €99.75 million in a bid to support 500 MW of energy storage projects.

How many projects are vying for RRP grant support?

A total of 79 applications were vying for grant support secured under the country’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Eligible projects were in line for up to EUR 30 million and allowed to be developed both at the transmission and distribution levels. The tender was launched in August 2024 and preliminary results were released last week.