Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.58% is in Portugal. Listed below are the five largest active hydro power plants by capacity in Portugal, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Venda Nova
The Venda Nova is a 927.60MW hydro power project located in Braga, Portugal. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2005. The project was developed by Energias de Portugal. Energias de Portugal own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Gouvaes
The 880MW Gouvaes hydro power project is located in Vila Real, Portugal. Iberdrola; MSF Engenharia; Ferrovial Construction has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2022. The project is owned by Iberdrola. Buy the profile here.
3. Alto Lindoso
The Alto Lindoso is a 630MW hydro project. Energias de Portugal owns the project. It was commissioned in 1992. The project was developed by Energias de Portugal. It is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Buy the profile here.
4. Alqueva
The Alqueva hydro project with a capacity of 520MW came online in 2004. The project was developed by EDP Gestao da Producao de Energia. Empresa de Desenvolvimento e Infra-estruturas do Alqueva have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Beja, Portugal. Buy the profile here.
5. Bemposta
The Bemposta has been operating since 1964. The 439MW hydro project is located in Braganca, Portugal. The project has been developed by EDP Gestao da Producao de Energia. Mirova; Engie have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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