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Other major [[wind farms]] which are operating, or under construction, include: [[Arada-Montemuro Wind Farm]] (112 MW), Gardunha Wind Farm (106 MW), Pinhal Interior Wind Farm (144 MW), [[Ventominho Wind Farm]] (240 MW).
Other major [[wind farms]] which are operating, or under construction, include: [[Arada-Montemuro Wind Farm]] (112 MW), Gardunha Wind Farm (106 MW), Pinhal Interior Wind Farm (144 MW), [[Ventominho Wind Farm]] (240 MW).

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Wind power in Portugal describes wind power in Portugal as part of energy in Portugal and renewable energy in Portugal. As of December 2013, wind power capacity in Portugal (Madeira and Azores included) was of 4,731 MW. Wind share of total electricity consumption was 23%.[1][2]

The major wind turbine manufacturers in the Portuguese market are Enercon, Vestas, Gamesa and Nordex.

In 2013, Portugal generated 12208 TWh of wind energy, or 23% of its total production. The largest owners of wind farms, as of December 2013, are ENEOP2 (23,9%), Iberwind (14,5%) (EDP Renováveis) (13%), Generg (9,2%) and EEVM (6,2%). The record for highest instantaneous weight of wind energy was achieved in 13 November 2011 04:30 AM, reaching 93% of total consumption. The highest daily contribution of wind energy was attained in the same day at 70%.[3] The record of wind power generation utilization was achieved on October 24, 2013 at 02:0 with 3844 MW.[4]

Installed windpower capacity (MW)
Rank Distrito/R.A. 2008[5] June2009[6] 2009[7] December 2013[8]
1 Viseu 635.3 645.3 651.3 934.5
2 Coimbra 302.8 423.8 449.8 599.5
3 Castelo Branco 386.5 426.5 430.5 462.1
4 Vila Real 156.7 224.7 270.7 589.9
5 Viana do Castelo 308.8 326.8 356 342.6
6 Lisboa 273.9 294.3 313.5 358.6
7 Leiria 172.9 223.4 252.3 272.6
8 Guarda 115.3 150.5 162.5 343
9 Braga 121.0 147.9 147.9 148.3
10 Faro 75.0 133.0 135.0 209.2
11 Santarém 103.9 103.9 103.9 125.9
12 Porto 73.7 73.7 80.0 79.1
13 Bragança 14.0 39.0 74.0 74
14 Aveiro 42.1 42.1 42.1 42.1
15 Madeira 8.7 26.6 38.3 46.2
16 Beja 10.0 26.0 26.0 50
17 Setúbal 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7
18 Açores 11.6 11.6 11.6 32.4
19 Évora 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
20 Portalegre 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Portugal total (MW) 2831.7 3337.6 3535[9] 4731 [10]

Most of the Portuguese wind capacity is located in the north-northeast distritos. Viseu is the distrito with the largest installed capacity, followed by Coimbra, Vila Real and Castelo Branco.

Major wind farms

The 240 MW Alto Minho Wind Farm in the Viana do Castelo district became fully operational in November, 2008 when Portugal's Economy Minister Manuel Pinho inaugurated it.[11] At the time of completion it was Europe's largest on-shore wind farm.[12] The wind farm began generating electricity in 2007, with production increasing as more wind turbines came online, reflecting the modular nature of wind farms. The wind farm consists of 68 Enercon E-82 2MW wind turbines and 52 Enercon E-70 E4 2MW turbines, totaling 136 MW and 104 MW, respectively.[13] The wind farm will produce 552 GWh annually, avoiding 370,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.[11]

Other major wind farms which are operating, or under construction, include: Arada-Montemuro Wind Farm (112 MW), Gardunha Wind Farm (106 MW), Pinhal Interior Wind Farm (144 MW), Ventominho Wind Farm (240 MW).

Other wind farms include: The Pampilhosa Wind Farm (114 MW) that uses Vestas V90 turbines[14]; The Caramulo Wind Farm with a capacity of 90 MW, using Enercon E-70 E4 and E82/2000 turbines[15]; and the Candeeiros Wind Farm with a capacity of 111 MW, using Vestas V90 turbines.[16]

Portugal also has 2 MW of offshore capacity.[17]

Under construction

As of December 2013, wind farms/turbines were being installed for a total of 125.3 MW in Portugal.[18]

See also

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References

  1. ^ http://www.quercus.pt/comunicados/2014/janeiro/3297-portugal-atingiu-valor-recorde-do-seculo-na-producao-de-eletricidade-renovavel-e-de-emissoes-de-co2-evitadas
  2. ^ http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/relatorios/Portugal_Parques_Eolicos_201312.pdf
  3. ^ http://novasenergias.org/energia-eolica/portugal-bateu-recorde-de-producao-de-energia-eolica/
  4. ^ http://www.publico.pt/ecosfera/noticia/energia-eolica-bate-recorde-nocturno-1610124
  5. ^ Rodrigues, Álvaro (December 2008). "Wind farms in Portugal" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-12-05.
  6. ^ Rodrigues, Álvaro (June 2009). "Wind farms in Portugal" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-11-12.
  7. ^ Rodrigues, Álvaro (December 2009). "Wind farms in Portugal" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  8. ^ http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/relatorios/Portugal_Parques_Eolicos_201312.pdf
  9. ^ http://www.ewea.org/fileadmin/ewea_documents/documents/statistics/general_stats_2009.pdf
  10. ^ http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/relatorios/Portugal_Parques_Eolicos_201312.pdf
  11. ^ a b "Europe's biggest wind energy park inaugurated in Portugal". Yahoo News. Thu, Nov 27 12:56 am. Retrieved 2008-12-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) [dead link‍]
  12. ^ Tremlett, Giles (2008-12-02). "Europe's biggest wind farm switches on". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
  13. ^ Rodrigues, Álvaro (March 2007). "Wind farms in Portugal" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-12-05.
  14. ^ http://www.thewindpower.net/windfarm_en_4045_pampilhosa-da-serrar.php
  15. ^ http://www.thewindpower.net/windfarm_en_624_caramulo.php
  16. ^ http://www.thewindpower.net/windfarm_en_2613_serra-dos-candeeiros.php
  17. ^ http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/relatorios/Portugal_Parques_Eolicos_201312.pdf
  18. ^ http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/relatorios/Portugal_Parques_Eolicos_201312.pdf
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