GE in Portugal
Portugal main investment of use this type of energy is in Azores. There is a small use since the 80s in Chaves and S. Pedro do Sul, Continental Portugal with 3 MWt.
Azores
In Azores the use of Geothermal energy is very common, with investments in 8 of the 9 Islands, producing about 235,5 MWt. In 2003, 25% of the electricity consumed in São Miguel was produced by geothermal energy.[1]
Installed power in Azores Islands:
São Miguel, 173,0
Terceira, 25,0
Pico, 12,0
Faial, 8,9
São Jorge, 8,0
Graciosa, 5,0
Flores, 2,5
Corvo, 1,1
See also
- Renewable energy in Portugal
- List of renewable energy topics by country
- Renewable energy in the European Union