Name of the Project
Alentejo solar and storage projects.
Location
Alentejo region, in Portugal.
Project Owner/s
Hanwha Q Cell.
Project Description
The project entails the development of 315 MW of new solar and storage capacity in Portugal, which forms part of the country’s second solar auction held on August 24 and 25. A total of 700 MW was auctioned, with Hanwha allocated half of the 12 allocated spots.
Each of the six solar projects that winning bidder Hanwha will develop, build and connect to Portugal’s electricity grid will include a storage system.
Two arrays with a capacity of 109 MW and 99 MW will be built in Ourique. A 50 MW project will be built in Ferreira do Alentejo and three 19 MW projects will be located in Beja, Vale do Gaio and Porteirinhos.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Grid connection of all six projects is expected to be completed in June 2024.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Hanwha Q Cell, tel +1519457 8325.