EDP has taken another major step toward accelerating the energy transition with the launch of its new Charneca das Lebres/Bordeira hybrid park in Portugal's Algarve region. The facility combines wind and solar technologies with a total installed capacity of 39.3 megawatts (MW) -- marking a significant milestone in the company's strategy to integrate multiple renewable sources for greater efficiency and sustainability.
The new project adds 15.3 MW of solar capacity at Charneca das Lebres to the existing 24 MW of wind generation at the Bordeira wind farm. Together, the hybrid site will increase renewable energy production by 41%, reaching 83.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually -- enough to supply power to approximately 24,000 households each year while preventing 64,000 tonnes of CO? emissions.
As with other hybrid projects operated by EDP, the Charneca das Lebres/Bordeira park utilizes existing infrastructure from the wind site, reducing environmental impact and optimizing grid use by avoiding new construction. The installation includes 26,000 solar modules integrated with wind assets, exemplifying EDP's approach to maximizing energy yield while minimizing land and resource use.
"This project reinforces EDP's commitment to the Iberian Peninsula and to developing clean, innovative, and efficient solutions that support national decarbonization goals," said Pedro Vasconcelos, CEO of EDP España. He stressed the importance of stable regulatory frameworks, investment incentives, and continued grid expansion to accelerate renewable deployment across the region.
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In Spain, EDP currently operates five hybrid parks -- Cruz de Hierro, Villacastín, Castillo de Garcimuñoz, Rabosera, and Las Lomillas -- totaling 229.55 MW. In Portugal, the company's hybrid capacity now reaches 696.43 MW across five major projects: Alto Rabagão, Alqueva, Sabugal, Monte de Vez, and the newly inaugurated Charneca das Lebres/Bordeira. These projects integrate technologies such as bifacial solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric generation, and battery storage, underscoring EDP's role as a pioneer in renewable hybridization in Europe.
By combining multiple renewable energy sources, EDP continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading utilities driving Europe's clean energy transition, aligning with both EU and Iberian climate targets.