Iberdrola begins the assembly of the wind turbines of the largest wind farm in Portugal
Iberdrola has begun the assembly of the wind turbines of the largest wind farm in Portugal, a project in which it foresees a investment of 350 million euros and that will produce energy for 128,000 homesequivalent to the city of Valladolid.
According to Iberdrola, formed by the Tâmega Norte and Tâmega Sur wind farmsthe project is part of the agreement signed with the Norwegian sovereign fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management. In addition, it will have a long-term supply agreement (PPA – Power Purchase Agreement).
The hybridization of both technologies allows wind and hydroelectric energy to share the same infrastructure for connecting to the electrical grid, reducing connection infrastructure costs, accelerating the integration of renewables and minimizing the environmental impact. It also reinforces the role of the Tâmega Eletroprodutor System as an anchor for Portugal’s electrification.
Located between Braga and Vila Real, the park will have 38 wind turbines from the Danish Vestas, the largest and most powerful in the onshore wind market with 7.2 megawatts (MW). In total, it will produce 601 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year.
In addition to avoid the emission of 230,000 tons of CO₂ per yearthe project will have a significant economic impact, creating 700 direct jobs at its peak construction and involving Portuguese companies. Construction will continue until the third quarter of 2026, and all wind turbine material will be transported before the end of the first quarter.
This project reinforces Iberdrola’s leadership as the largest investor in renewable energies in Portugal in the last 10 yearswith more than 2,200 million euros invested and more than 1,400 MW already installed.
