{"id":248219,"date":"2025-04-16T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/galp-and-powin-install-a-large-scale-energy-storage-system-in-portugal\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:01:16","slug":"galp-and-powin-install-a-large-scale-energy-storage-system-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/galp-and-powin-install-a-large-scale-energy-storage-system-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Galp and Powin install a large-scale energy storage system in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The collaboration between Galp<\/strong> and Powin<\/strong> has begun the installation of a large-scale battery energy storage system in Alcoutim, a small town located in the sunny Algarve region of southern Portugal.<\/p>\n\n

The energy storage system in Alcoutim<\/h2>\n\n

The project focuses on a 5 MW\/20 MWh storage<\/strong> system at the Galp solar park in Alcoutim. This capacity will allow solar energy to be stored during periods of high generation for later use during peak demand. <\/p>\n\n

With this initiative, the company is promoting hybridization with its solar energy technology, which currently accounts for nearly 1.5 GW of solar power in operation on the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n

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With the increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy production, the introduction of storage is of utmost importance for the stability and sustainability of the electricity system.<\/p>\nGeorgios Papadimitriou, Executive Vice President of Renewables, New Businesses and Innovation at Galp.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

On the other hand, Powin<\/strong> is taking its first step into the European market with this project. With the recent opening of its office in Madrid, Spain, the company seeks to establish itself as a leader in the growth of energy storage in the EMEA region<\/strong> ( Europe, the Middle East, and Africa<\/em> ). <\/p>\n\n

As part of its energy transition strategy, Galp has made the final investment decision<\/strong> to develop one of the largest green hydrogen electrolyzers in Europe.<\/p>\n\n

In addition, it is building an advanced biofuels unit<\/strong> with a capacity of 270 ktpa. These developments, coupled with the expansion of its electric vehicle<\/a><\/strong> charging network, demonstrate the Portuguese company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector. <\/p>\n\n

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This project represents a fundamental step in Powin’s international expansion and a response to the growing demand for energy storage solutions in Europe.<\/p>\nBrian Kane, Project Manager<\/em> at Powin.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

This Alcoutim<\/strong> project is the start of a series of initiatives to boost energy storage<\/strong> in Europe, a market that is poised to expand rapidly in the coming years. With the support of companies like Galp<\/strong> and Powin<\/strong> , Europe is making progress toward achieving its energy transition and economic decarbonization goals. <\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo: Galp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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