Solar · Portugal

Cerca solar farm

Cerca solar farm is a 202 MW solar power plant located in Lisbon, Portugal. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2024.

202 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2024Start year
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Overview

Technology: PV.

Ownership: EDP Renováveis.

Why it matters

  • The 4th-largest solar power plant in Portugal by capacity (of 168 operating solar facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 5.7% of Portugal's operating solar capacity and roughly 0.9% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Utility-scale solar produces electricity during daylight hours; its value to the grid increasingly depends on storage and transmission connections.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Cerca solar farm?

Cerca solar farm has a capacity of 202 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Cerca solar farm?

EDP Renováveis.

Where is Cerca solar farm located?

It is located in Lisbon, Portugal. Approximate coordinates: 39.0835, -8.9518.

When did Cerca solar farm start operating?

Start year: 2024. Current status: Operating.

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