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Sagres hydropower plant

Portugal

Project overview

Location

Central Portugal

Number of systems

21 Run-of-river power plants

Status

Commissioned between 1951 and 2006

Performance

102.7 MW

The Sagres hydropower plants in detail

Our 21 small hydropower plants are located in central and northern Portugal and are well diversified regionally. The topographical location (mountainous terrain combined with proximity to the Atlantic Ocean) allows for reliable and long-term energy generation. In some cases, power generation can be adapted to market conditions by means of retention basins in order to ensure even more efficient use of the plants.

Why is the asset attractive?

  • Established technology for generating electricity from renewable energy
  • Infrastructure that can be used long-term
  • Revenues that are relatively easy to forecast
  • Potential for extending concessions
  • Contribution to the diversification of the energy portfolio
  • Certified environmental management at the grid operator