Renewable energy in Portugal

Portugal now has the world's first commercial wave farm, the Aguçadora Wave Park near Póvoa de Varzim, established in 2006. The farm will initially use three Pelamis P-750 machines generating 2.25 MW. [1][2] Initial costs are put at 8.5 million euro. Subject to successful operation, a further 70 million euro is likely to be invested before 2009 on a further 28 machines to generate 525 MW.[3]

Construction of a large photovoltaic power project has begun in Portugal, in one of the Europe's sunniest areas. The 11 megawatt plant will will cover 150 acres and be comprised of 52,000 PV panels. The panels will be raised 2 metres off the ground and the area will remain productive grazing land. The project should provide enough energy for 8,000 homes and will save an estimated 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. [4] [5]