Sonnedix Fires Up 149MW Solar Plant in Portugal

Oct 6, 2023 12:39 PM ET
  • Sonnedix is breaking ground on a 149-MW solar PV plant in Portugal, expected to generate 234.5 GWh of clean energy per year - enough to power 78,000 homes. Be part of the energy revolution and follow Sonnedix's mission in the fight against climate change.
Sonnedix Fires Up 149MW Solar Plant in Portugal

On Thursday, solar power company Sonnedix broke ground on a 149-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Portugal. The Sonnedix Douro PV park is located in the municipality of Tarouca, Viseu district in northern Portugal and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. On completion, it will be capable of generating 234.5 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to meet the demand of 78,000 Portuguese homes. This is the first of many PV projects the company has planned for Portugal as part of its mission to become a leader in the energy transition.

What Will Sonnedix's First PV Park in Portugal Achieve?

  • Sonnedix Douro PV park is the first of many PV projects the company plans to build in Portugal.
  • The 149 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant will be completed by the end of 2024.
  • It will be capable of generating 234.5 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to meet the demand of 78,000 Portuguese homes.
  • The project will create jobs during the construction and operation phase, and will provide additional local revenue.
  • It will result in the reduction of around 225,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.
  • Sonnedix is committed to promoting a greener future and reducing global carbon emissions.
  • The project will help Portugal reach its goal of having 70% of its energy come from renewable sources by 2030.

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