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In March 2007, there was 1,874 MW of [[wind power]] generating capacity installed in [[Portugal]], with another 908 MW under construction. The major [[wind turbine]] manufacturers in the Portuguese market are [[Enercon]], [[Vestas]] and [[Gamesa Eólica|Gamesa]].<ref>[http://inegi.inegi.up.pt/publicacoes/outras/Wind_Farms_Portugal_Mar07.pdf Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007]</ref>
In March 2007, there was 1,874 MW of [[wind power]] generating capacity installed in [[Portugal]], with another 908 MW under construction. The major [[wind turbine]] manufacturers in the Portuguese market are [[Enercon]], [[Vestas]] and [[Gamesa Eólica|Gamesa]].<ref>[http://inegi.inegi.up.pt/publicacoes/outras/Wind_Farms_Portugal_Mar07.pdf Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007]</ref>

The 240 MW [[Alto Minho Wind Farm]] in the [[Viana do Castelo]] district became fully operational in November, 2008.<ref name="yahoo_alto_minho">{{Cite web
|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20081127/982/tsc-europe-s-biggest-wind-energy-park-in.html
|title=Europe's biggest wind energy park inaugurated in Portugal
|date=Thu, Nov 27 12:56 AM
|publisher=[[Yahoo News]]
|accessdate=2008-12-05
}}</ref> At the time of completion it was Europe's largest on-shore wind farm.<ref name="tremlett2008">{{Cite web
|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/dec/02/portugal-wind-power
|title=Europe's biggest wind farm switches on
|first=Giles
|last=Tremlett
|date=2008-12-02
|publisher=[[guardian.co.uk]]
|accessdate=2008-12-05
}}</ref>
Major [[wind farms]] include: [[Pampilhosa Wind Farm]] which has a capacity of 81 MW and uses Vestas V90 turbines; [[Caramulo Wind Farm]] with a capacity of 84 MW, using Enercon E-70 E4 turbines; and [[Candeeiros Wind Farm]] with a capacity of 78 MW, using Vestas V90 turbines.<ref>[http://inegi.inegi.up.pt/publicacoes/outras/Wind_Farms_Portugal_Mar07.pdf Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007]</ref>
Other major [[wind farms]] include: [[Pampilhosa Wind Farm]] which has a capacity of 81 MW and uses Vestas V90 turbines; [[Caramulo Wind Farm]] with a capacity of 84 MW, using Enercon E-70 E4 turbines; and [[Candeeiros Wind Farm]] with a capacity of 78 MW, using Vestas V90 turbines.<ref>[http://inegi.inegi.up.pt/publicacoes/outras/Wind_Farms_Portugal_Mar07.pdf Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007]</ref>


==Photovoltaic power station==
==Photovoltaic power station==

Revision as of 19:21, 7 December 2008

In 2001, the Portuguese government launched a new energy policy instrument – the E4 Programme (Energy Efficiency and Endogenous Energies), consisting of a set of multiple, diversified measures aimed at promoting a consistent, integrated approach to energy supply and demand. By promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy (endogenous) sources, the programme seeks to upgrade the competitiveness of the Portuguese economy and to modernize the country’s social fabric, while preserving the environment by reducing gas emissions, especially the carbon dioxide responsible for climate change.[1]

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Renewable energy

While in the past 5 years the main priorities were focused on the introduction of natural gas (aiming at progressively replacing oil and coal in the energy balance) and liberalization of the energy market (by opening this former state-owned sector to competition and private investment), the emphasis for the next 8-10 years will be put on energy efficiency (supply and demand sides) and use of endogenous (renewable) energy.[2]

Hydro power

Portugal has about 100 small hydro systems, with a capacity of 256 MW and produce 815 GWh/year.[3]

The biggest hydroelectric power station is in the Alto Lindoso dam, with a capacity of 630 MW.

Wind power

Main article: Wind power in Portugal

In March 2007, there was 1,874 MW of wind power generating capacity installed in Portugal, with another 908 MW under construction. The major wind turbine manufacturers in the Portuguese market are Enercon, Vestas and Gamesa.[4]

The 240 MW Alto Minho Wind Farm in the Viana do Castelo district became fully operational in November, 2008.[5] At the time of completion it was Europe's largest on-shore wind farm.[6]

Other major wind farms include: Pampilhosa Wind Farm which has a capacity of 81 MW and uses Vestas V90 turbines; Caramulo Wind Farm with a capacity of 84 MW, using Enercon E-70 E4 turbines; and Candeeiros Wind Farm with a capacity of 78 MW, using Vestas V90 turbines.[7]

Photovoltaic power station

Main article: Solar power in Portugal

A large photovoltaic power project, the Serpa solar power plant, has been completed in Portugal, in one of Europe's sunniest areas.[8] The 11 megawatt plant covers 150 acres and has 52,000 PV panels. The panels are raised 2 metres off the ground and the area will remain productive grazing land. The plant provides enough energy for 8,000 homes and will save an estimated 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.[9][10]

Not far from there, Moura photovoltaic power station is under construction. With more than 376,000 solar modules, it will have an installed capacity of 62MWp when it is finished in 2010. The first stage of construction is scheduled for completion in 2008. A solar panel factory is also being built in the city of Moura, where there are plans to build a research lab.

Geothermal power

Main article: Geothermal power in Portugal

Portugal main investment of use this type of energy is in Azores. There is a small use since the 80s in Chaves and S. Pedro do Sul, Continental Portugal with 3 MWt.

In Azores the use of Geothermal energy is very common, with investments in 8 of the 9 Islands, producing about 235,5 MWt. In 2003, 25% of the electricity consumed in São Miguel was produced by geothermal energy.[1]

Wave farm

1 of 3 Pelamis machines at the Agucadoura Wave Park

Aguçadoura Wave Park is the world's first commercial wave farm. It is located three miles offshore near Póvoa de Varzim north of Porto in Portugal. The farm uses three Pelamis wave energy converters to convert the motion of the ocean surface waves into electricity. The farm was officially opened on the 23 September 2008 by the Portuguese minister of the economy.[11][12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Portugal PV technology status and prospects
  2. ^ Portugal PV technology status and prospects
  3. ^ :: Portal das Energias Renováveis :: Energia Hídrica ::
  4. ^ Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007
  5. ^ "Europe's biggest wind energy park inaugurated in Portugal". Yahoo News. Thu, Nov 27 12:56 AM. Retrieved 2008-12-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Tremlett, Giles (2008-12-02). "Europe's biggest wind farm switches on". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
  7. ^ Wind farms in Portugal, March 2007
  8. ^ Major solar power plant opens in Portugal
  9. ^ Portugal starts huge solar plant
  10. ^ World's largest solar power plant to be built
  11. ^ "23 de Setembro de 2008". Government of Portugal. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  12. ^ "Making waves: UK firm harnesses power of the sea ... in Portugal". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
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