Portugal s new energy battery cabinet upgrade

Will Portugal's green transition boost energy storage by 2026?

(Montel) Portugal’s recently elected government presented its legislative programme late on Wednesday, with the green transition one of its strategic pillars, including the launch of a strategy to boost energy storage by 2026.

How much will Portugal invest in grid management after a blackout?

REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights LISBON, July 28 (Reuters) - The Portuguese government plans to invest up to 400 million euros ($466 million) to improve grid management and boost battery storage following a massive blackout across Spain and Portugal in April.

How much electricity does Portugal use?

Portugal has only about 13 megawatts of battery storage capacity, and the goal is to reach 750 megawatts, although no timetable has been set yet. According to the latest daily data from REN, electricity consumption in Portugal stood at 115 GWh on June 20. ($1 = 0.8581 euros)

Who is Portugal's new centre-right government?

Following last month’s general elections, Portugal’s new centre-right government is led by prime minister Luis Montenegro, with Maria da Graca Carvalho as energy minister and Maria Joao Pereira as secretary of state for energy.

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.

What caused the power outage in Portugal?

A surge in voltage triggered a cascade of power plant disconnections, leading to the outage that spread to Portugal, which was importing electricity at the time.