Portugal approves area for 270-MWp solar plant

• The city government of the Portuguese community of Palmela has actually authorized the location for the building of a 270-MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project proposed by LOGZ Atlantic HUB SA.

The community has actually likewise oked the framework layout for the solar plant's link to the power grid as well as provided a Declaration of Economic and also Social Passion for the project.

The solar park will certainly contain 614,016 modules, spread over a location of 133 hectares (328.6 acres). As soon as in operation, it needs to can generating 472,500 MWh annually.

The installment is still subject to the authorization of the Portuguese Environment Agency and also an environmental impact analysis, the municipality noted.

On the other hand, Palmela and LOGZ have actually signed a collaboration contract guaranteeing, among other things, the shipment of 10 electric vehicle (EV) battery chargers to the community.