Featured in The hunt for high efficiency – 06-2025

Matching ambition with implementation

Portugal’s renewables sector is maturing fast. Curtailment is increasing, flexibility is scarce, and grid-connection queues are crowded. For many asset owners, the obvious answer – retrofitting with storage or wind – has long been obstructed by red tape. Recent legal updates are starting to change this situation and unblock Portugal’s slow permitting regime.

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pv magazine

11 Jun 2025

Solar plants like this one located in the Algarve now have more legal recourse to add storage facilities. | Image: Bextrel

Curtailment is no longer just a theoretical risk in Portugal. Regions like Alentejo and the Algarve are already feeling the pinch, with solar projects dispatching below capacity during peak hours. For asset owners, this translates to underperformance, lost revenue, and eroded returns.Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid solutions offer relief, but they have long …

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