Lisbon energy storage power station has not started construction procedures

Is there a general framework for energy storage in Portugal?

In spite of foreseeing some innovative projects for energy storage in Portugal, there is not yet a general framework in this field.

How to build a storage facility in Portugal?

The first step in the construction of a new storage facility is to secure the proper use or rights over the land where the installation is to be developed. Under Portuguese law, various options are available to do this. The four most common ways to secure plots of land are: Operating lease (cessão de exploração), in case of common land.

Does Portugal have a pumped hydro storage project?

In Portugal, there has been a clear strategic focus on pumped hydro storage projects – currently there are several pumped storage projects across the country. Indeed, Alqueva’s pumped hydro storage project is one of the largest in Western Europe with a combined capacity of over 520 MW, which had an increase in its capacity since 2012.

Is EDP Renewables launching a stand-alone battery energy storage project in Europe?

EDP Renewables has started the construction of its first stand-alone battery energy storage (BESS) project in Europe, a milestone that materializes the company’s ambition to continue building a multi-technology portfolio to support the energy transition in all markets in which it operates.

Why is renewable capacity important in Portugal?

Now that Portugal is increasingly decommissioning fossil fuel plants, the need to ramp-up the growth and expansion of renewable installed capacity is being brought into sharper focus. Similarly, the need to invest in suitable alternatives and instruments to optimize renewable capacity is also becoming increasingly important.

How to reproduce a power station assembly condition?

At the power station building, the assembly condition should be reproduced by adjusting key/pins and/or diaphragms to absorb the physical condition differences between the manufacturing factory and actual power station. An example of turbine installation process is shown in Fig. 4.17. a.