Iberdrola secures final environmental approval for Portugal’s largest wind farm
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Iberdrola, a Spanish energy company, announced in a press release that it has obtained the latest approval to build Portugal’s largest wind farm. Further approvals are required before construction can commence.
The company obtained the Decision of Environmental Conformity of the Execution Project (DCAPE), which means that the company now has approval from the Portugal Environmental Agency, APA.
The project aims to expand the firm’s operations in the neighboring country while also promoting decarbonization through the use of renewable energies.
The proposed project is reported to have a capacity of 274 Megawatts (MW), equivalent to the energy use of 128,000 households.
The project is said to be built in the districts of Vila Real and Braga.
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If successfully completed, this project will become the largest hybridization project in Portugal, along with being the first project to combine wind and hydropower.
Iberdrola seeks to execute this by leveraging the grid injection point already established at the 1,158-MW Tâmega hydroelectric complex.
The company mentioned in the release that it now aims to apply for a production licence with the Portuguese Directorate-General for Energy and Geology.
In its press release, Iberdrola indicated intentions to proceed with applying for a production license from the Portuguese Directorate-General for Energy and Geology.
The company aims to secure all necessary approvals and commence construction by early 2025, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable energy development in Portugal.
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