Portuguese energy company, Galp, has partnered with Powin to create a 5 MW/20 MWh solar storage system at one of Galp's solar plants with ground pv mounting in Alcoutim, Portugal. This will be Powin's first European project. The solar storage system will enable Galp to manage the production from its solar plant, meeting energy requirements and adjusting its PV production profile.
The batteries will provide a valuable energy reserve, storing excess solar energy during periods of high generation and deploying it during times of high demand. Galp's project marks a hybridization of its solar power production portfolio, utilizing innovative technology to maximize the value of renewable energy.
Galp's solar power production portfolio is one of the biggest in the region at close to 1.5 GW in operation, including 144 MW in the vicinity of the newly announced solar battery storage.
Portugal's cumulative PV capacity hit 2.59 GW at the end of 2022. It aims to install 20.4 GW of solar by 2030.
The country has set a goal of at least 80% of electricity production coming from renewable sources by 2050. In November, it enjoyed a weekend of being powered solely by renewables.
