VRFB energy storage tender price in Portugal 2026

How much does Portugal pay for energy storage projects?

With this in mind, the Portuguese Ministry of Energy announced on July 31 that it was awarding €99.75 million to a call for tenders for the installation of energy storage projects totalling 500 MW. Eligible projects can receive up to €30 million and be implemented at the transport and distribution level by the end of 2025.

Will Portugal produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026?

As part of its new energy strategy, Portugal aims to produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026 and 85% by 2030. The strategy includes a target of 20.4 GW of operational PV systems by 2030, comprising 14.9 GW of large-capacity plants and 5.5 GW of decentralized generation.

How many projects were selected in Portugal's 2025 energy storage procurement?

A total of 43 projects were selected from 79 applications in Portugal’s 2025 energy storage procurement. This included six projects from Spain’s Iberdrola, which secured nearly EUR 20 million in public funding.

How much will Portugal spend on energy storage & grid flexibility?

The Portuguese Ministry of Energy has allocated €99.75 million ($107.6 million) for grid flexibility and energy storage projects which should be installed by the end of 2025. From ESS News Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production.

Could energy storage be a business case for battery storage in Portugal?

It added that taxpayers will save €559 million over the next 15 years as a result of the auctions. Read about how experts at consultancy firm Clean Horizon view the inclusion of energy storage and the design of the tender as an “interesting first step” in creating a business case for battery storage in Portugal.