Energy storage facilities are being put in place by Galp in Portugal and Spain.
Galp Expands Solar Energy Storage Capacity with Battery Projects
Portuguese energy company Galp is pushing forward with its renewable energy transition by developing battery projects for solar energy storage in both Spain and Portugal. The projects, totalling approximately 74 MW, are set to improve grid stability and support the energy transition efforts in the Iberian Peninsula.
In Portugal, Galp is working on four battery storage systems integrated into solar parks, with a combined capacity of 60.5 MW and an energy storage capacity of 120.4 MWh (2-hour duration). These projects are funded in part by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with an investment of €27 million.
The battery projects are an expansion of the 5 MW project that has been in operation since early 2025 in Alcoutim. However, the exact timeline for the completion of the expansion in Alcoutim was not specified in the statement. The projects in Alcoutim will have a combined capacity of 65.5 MW / 129.4 MWh after the expansion.
Two of these battery projects will be connected to Galp's largest photovoltaic solar parks, located in Alcoutim (Algarve) and Manzanares (Castilla la Mancha). The remaining details about the projects in Manzanares were not provided in the statement.
The battery projects are designed to store excess solar production during the day and make the stored energy available to the power grid during peak demand times, especially in the early evening. This will help to improve grid stability and support solar energy integration.
Galp's broader renewable portfolio includes 220 projects totaling 2,370 MW capacity, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to renewable energy growth in the Iberian Peninsula. The battery projects mark a significant step in Galp's transition towards a more sustainable energy portfolio.
These battery projects are being supplied by Sungrow. The projects are intended to further increase Galp's renewable energy capacity and are part of Galp's efforts to increase its renewable energy capacity.
The battery projects are aligned with wider governmental plans, such as Portugal’s recent €400 million investment into grid and battery energy storage system (BESS) improvements following major grid challenges. Galp has also highlighted the importance of a unified regulatory framework to facilitate further deployment of such energy storage technologies.
In conclusion, Galp's battery projects for solar energy storage are underway in Spain and Portugal, with a combined capacity of about 74 MW, backed partially by national funds like PRR. These projects are aimed at enhancing renewable energy integration and grid reliability through solar park-associated storage systems. The exact timeline for the completion of these battery projects was not specified in the statement.
The renewable energy industry in Portugal is witnessing an expansion with Galp's battery projects, which are partially financed by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). With a combined capacity of approximately 74 MW, these battery projects aim to improve grid stability and further the energy transition efforts in the Iberian Peninsula.
The finance sector plays a crucial role in these initiatives, as Galp seeks to increase its renewable energy capacity, thereby transitioning towards a more sustainable energy portfolio.
