Solar & wind farm atlas · Southern Europe
Solar & wind farms in Portugal
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Portugal tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
9.3 GW
#24 of 222 countries
Solar PV
3.5 GW
#29 worldwide
Onshore wind
5.7 GW
#20 for wind
Under construction
714 MW
planned: 13 GW
Facilities tracked
505
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Portugal has 9.3 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 505 tracked facilities, ranking #24 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (3.5 GW) and wind (5.7 GW).
The pipeline is substantial: 714 MW under construction and 13 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 148% of today’s operating fleet.
About 2.9 GW (31%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2024, with 945 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Viseu (1.2 GW), Castelo Branco (957 MW), Lisbon (922 MW).
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See also: Portugal energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Portugal
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventominho wind farm | Onshore wind | 293 MW | 2007 | Parada do Monte e Cubalhão, Viana do Castelo | Finerge SA |
| Alto Douro wind farm | Onshore wind | 253 MW | 2010 | Viseu | Finerge SA |
| Riccardo Totta Solar Plant | Solar PV | 219 MW | 2021 | Vaqueiros, Faro | WElink Group |
| Escalabis solar farm | Solar PV | 210 MW | 2024 | Santarém | — |
| Rio Maior solar farm | Solar PV | 204 MW | 2025 | Lisbon | Neoen SA |
| Cerca solar farm | Solar PV | 202 MW | 2024 | Alenquer, Lisbon | EDP Renováveis |
| Alto Da Coutada wind farm | Onshore wind | 188 MW | 2013 | Vila Real | EDP Renováveis |
| Douro Sul wind farm | Onshore wind | 181 MW | 2016 | Sernancelhe, Norte | Ventinveste Eólica SGPS SA |
| Santas solar farm | Solar PV | 180 MW | 2024 | Portalegre | Akuo Energy SAS |
| Pinhal Interior wind farm | Onshore wind | 157 MW | 2006 | Madeirã, Castelo Branco | Generg |
| Douro (Sonnedix) solar farm | Solar PV | 150 MW | 2025 | Granja Nova e Vila Chã da Beira, Viseu | Sonnedix |
| Penamacor wind farm | Onshore wind | 140 MW | 2006 | Penamacor, Castelo Branco | Saeta Yield SA |
| Arada-Montemuro wind farm | Onshore wind | 135 MW | 2008 | Viseu | Finerge SA |
| Gardunha wind farm | Onshore wind | 135 MW | 2008 | Bogas de Cima, Castelo Branco | Novenergia |
| Raia wind farm | Onshore wind | 129 MW | 2011 | Bendada, Guarda | Finerge SA |
| Fundão solar farm | Solar PV | 126 MW | 2024 | Fundao, Castelo Branco | Dos Grados Capital |
| Terras Altas De Fafe wind farm | Onshore wind | 124 MW | 2005 | Braga | Trustenergy SA |
| Toutiço wind farm | Onshore wind | 124 MW | 2008 | Coimbra | Finerge SA |
| Candeeiros wind farm | Onshore wind | 121 MW | 2006 | Rio Maior, Santarém | Ventient Energy |
| Caramulo wind farm | Onshore wind | 114 MW | 2007 | Tondela, Viseu | Novenergia |
| Pampilhosa wind farm | Onshore wind | 111 MW | 2006 | Coimbra | Ventient Energy |
| Terra Fria wind farm | Onshore wind | 104 MW | 2010 | Vila Real | Trustenergy SA |
| Beiras wind farm | Onshore wind | 91 MW | 2010 | Erada, Castelo Branco | EDP Renováveis |
| Chão Falcão wind farm | Onshore wind | 90 MW | 2005 | Leiria | Ventient Energy |
| Sincelo wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | 2021 | Centro | Onex Renewables |
| Cabeço Vermelho solar farm | Solar PV | 82 MW | 2024 | Penamacor, Castelo Branco | P2K Renováveis Lda |
| Bornes wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2009 | Bragança | Ventient Energy |
| Torre Bela solar farm | Solar PV | 68 MW | 2025 | Lisbon | Neoen SA |
| Malhanito wind farm | Onshore wind | 66 MW | 2013 | Faro | Ventient Energy |
| Pessegueiro (Pinhal Novo) solar farm | Solar PV | 64 MW | 2023 | Setúbal | EKZ Renewables AG |
| Ourique solar farm | Solar PV | 62 MW | 2019 | Beja | Aquila Capital |
| Barão De São João wind farm | Onshore wind | 61 MW | 2009 | Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Faro | EDP Renováveis |
| Cabeço Da Rainha wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2000 | Castelo Branco | EDP Renováveis |
| Lousã 2 wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2009 | Lousã e Vilarinho, Coimbra | Ventient Energy |
| Beira Interior wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2014 | Guarda | Ventient Energy |
| Serra Do Barroso wind farm | Onshore wind | 52 MW | 2003 | Vila Real | EDP Renováveis |
| Coentral-Safra wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2007 | Lousã e Vilarinho, Coimbra | EDP Renováveis |
| Nisa solar farm | Solar PV | 50 MW | 2019 | Nisa, Portalegre | ExpoenteFokus Lda |
| Pisco wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2015 | Aguiar da Beira, Centro | IKEA |
| Cotovio solar farm | Solar PV | 49 MW | 2021 | Portimão, Faro | Smartenergy |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortada Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2030 | — |
| Creoula Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.4 GW | — | Viana do Castelo |
| Fernando Pessoa solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | 2026 | Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal |
| Botafogo Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 990 MW | 2030 | — |
| Sophia solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 867 MW | — | Castelo Branco |
| Âncora Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 765 MW | — | Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Barlavento Offshore Floating wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 600 MW | — | Figueira da Foz, Mira, Marinha Grande |
| Caravela Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 600 MW | — | Viana do Castelo |
| Évora (APL Europe) solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 480 MW | 2028 | Évora, Évora |
| Sol de Évora solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 440 MW | — | Évora |
| Pego Hybrid solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 365 MW | — | Abrantes, Santarém |
| Pinel Hybrid solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 310 MW | — | Beja |
| Tâmega wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 300 MW | — | Chaves, Norte |
| Beira solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 269 MW | — | Castelo Branco |
| Pego Hybrid wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 264 MW | 2026 | — |
| Divor solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 260 MW | 2027 | Évora, Évora |
| Sobreira de Baixo solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 242 MW | — | Beja |
| Graça do Divor solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 220 MW | — | Graça do Divor, Évora |
| Tamega solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 219 MW | 2027 | — |
| Casal de Valeira solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 188 MW | — | Pontinha e Famões, Lisbon |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Portugal?
The largest operating solar facility in Portugal in this dataset is Riccardo Totta Solar Plant (Vaqueiros, Faro), with about 219 MW, in operation since 2021.
What is the largest wind farm in Portugal?
The largest operating wind facility is Ventominho wind farm (Parada do Monte e Cubalhão, Viana do Castelo), at about 293 MW, operating since 2007.
How much solar capacity does Portugal have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 3.5 GW in operation in Portugal (#29 worldwide in this atlas), plus 389 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Portugal have?
5.7 GW of wind farms are operating (5.7 GW onshore), ranking #20 in this atlas, with 325 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Portugal?
505 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 284 solar PV, 214 onshore wind, 7 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Spain 66.6 GWItaly 15.8 GWGreece 11.4 GWCroatia 1.4 GWBosnia and Herzegovina 784 MWSerbia 783 MWNorth Macedonia 513 MWAlbania 289 MWKosovo 152 MWMontenegro 135 MW