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The project has been dragging on since 2018, was previously rejected, and now returns reduced: 30% fewer panels and fewer trees cut down.
FVC Group, Insun and Lightsource bp have filed an administrative complaint, claiming that the ICNF ignored mitigation measures four times greater than the impacted olive grove area.
EDP has brought into operation Portugal's first onshore hydro and solar energy project. The 89 MW Pracana complex, located in central Portugal, combines a 48 MW solar plant with 90,000 panels and the existing 41 MW Pracana hydroelectric facility. It will generate enough energy to supply around 51,800 households and avoid approximately 35,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. This project is a significant step for the energy sector and reinforces the company’s commitment to the energy transition.
The country has committed to generating 93% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Portugal has 1,514 km² of areas classified as low conflict with nature for producing solar energy, five times more than needed to meet the energy plan's target by 2030.
Home News Petition against solar power plants to be delivered Petition against solar power plants to be delivered On January 30th, the Platform for the Defence of the International Tagus Natural Park (PDPNTI) will deliver a public petition against mega solar power plants in Beira Baixa.
Home News Solar plant project rejected Solar plant project rejected The evaluation committee coordinated by the Portuguese Environment Agency ( APA) has rejected the Beira photovoltaic power plant project after identifying significant negative impacts on ecological systems and land use.
According to Solar Power Europe, for Portugal to reach its goal of nearly 21 GW of solar by 2030, it must install at least 3.5 GW per year (290 MW per month).
