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Iberdrola has secured a production licence from the Portuguese Directorate General for Energy and Geology, advancing the construction of Portugal’s largest wind farm. Located in the Vila Real and Braga districts in northern Portugal, the €350 million project combines wind and hydroelectric power, a first for the country. This innovative approach shares connection points and evacuation lines, reducing environmental impact through integrated infrastructure.
With a capacity of 274 MW and annual production of 601 GWh—enough to power 128,000 homes—the wind farm will operate within the Tâmega Power Plant System. A power purchase agreement (PPA) will support its operations.
The project, comprising the Tâmega Norte and Tâmega Sul wind farms, is part of Iberdrola’s partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management. It aims to enhance Portugal’s energy independence, support the National Energy and Climate Plan, and reduce CO2 emissions by leveraging 100% renewable energy and existing facilities.
During peak construction, the project will create 700 jobs in civil engineering, turbine assembly, and grid connection. Once operational, it will deliver clean, cost-effective energy, reinforcing Iberdrola’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Alejandra Reyna, director of Iberdrola Renovables Portugal, says, “We’ve taken an important step towards the construction of the largest wind farm, and the first hybrid project combining wind and hydro power, in Portugal. This project is a further demonstration of Iberdrola’s commitment to promoting the energy transition in Portugal, where it has already invested more than €2 B in renewable energy over the past 20 years. This commitment to electrification, through renewable energy and a focus on innovation, shows our commitment to building a sustainable, reliable and affordable future”.
