News in Portugal

Applications for the 2nd edition of the Hope Fund are now open. This funding and incubation programme is aimed at social entrepreneurs with projects focused on a just energy transition. Funding may reach 1.5 million euros and interested organisations can apply until 30th March.

The Ragsdale project is EDP Renewables' second utility-scale project in the North American state. Amazon has contractedfor all 100 megawatts (MW) through a 15-year power purchase agreement.

The new solar projects in Illinois and Texas will provide clean energy and economic growth while supporting Microsoft’s sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

EDP will fund two social impact projects that offer innovative solutions to address key issues in the context of the energy transition. Each winning project will receive up to 500,000 euros in funding.

French Government has awarded Ocean Winds and Banque des Territoires a 250 MW floating offshore wind project, off the coast of the Occitanie region in the Gulf of Lion, Mediterranean Sea, as part of the AO6 offshore wind tender process.

The projects involve developing projects in Portugal, Spain, and Italy and support the REPowerEU objective of building energy security and accelerating energy transition in the EU.

Ocean Winds (OW), the offshore wind joint venture created by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, marks the installation of the final wind turbine at the Moray West offshore wind farm on the way to fully commissioning the project.

BigBATT, a 150 MW battery project that will be located next to the Ribatejo power station in Portugal, was one of the European projects selected by the Innovation Fund.

EDP's second utility-scale solar PV project in Italy, “Campo Agrosolare Tuscia 15,” marks a key milestone in the company’s mission to diversify renewable energy production and accelerate the electrification of economies in all its markets.

• Innovation, circular economy, and hybridisation are three areas that EDP’s executive team will highlight during their participation in the global climate action meeting in New York.• The goal is to showcase successful cases of energy transition at a global event where Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade calls for the urgent mobilisation of all: politicians, regulators, companies, and civil society.

EDP wins ‘Net Zero Progression of the Year’ at Environmental Finance’s Sustainable Company Awards, highlighting the company's leadership in the energy transition.The award commends EDP's strategy to tackle climate change and to drive the company toward net zero by 2040.

The WindFloat Atlantic has generated 320GWh of energy over its four years of operation, providing clean energy to 25,000 Portuguese households each year. WindFloat Atlantic exemplifies how the project’s success transcends mere technological innovation, representing a legacy rooted in a steadfast commitment to citizens, the fishing industry, and environment.

The programme is intended to support and finance social impact projects in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America. Applications are now open.

The A2E Fund is once again making one million euros available to support projects that contribute to energy inclusion in disadvantaged communities in Africa. The application phase for this 6th edition runs until 29 May.

The 5G Living Lab will explore the potential of the new generation of mobile communications at the Castelo do Bode Dam, one of the most important dams in Portugal.
New technology, including tools such as augmented reality and robots, will be tested in real situations in an industrial environment.

The afforestation project is already underway and will benefit the Peneda-Gerês National Park located in the northern part of the country.
The initiative, which involves several volunteers and local communities, is part of EDP's biodiversity programme: Nature for Tomorrow.