Overview
Vale de Moura is a 28.8 MW solar PV plant in Portugal, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Vale de Moura is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Portugal, with a capacity of 28.8 MW. The facility is operational and plays a role in Portugal's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from abundant sunlight and supportive policies. The plant operates under Portugal's national renewable energy framework, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid stability and decarbonization. As a medium-scale solar installation, Vale de Moura helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Portugal's energy independence. The plant's location in the Alentejo region benefits from high solar irradiation, making it well-suited for solar generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Vale de Moura have low operational emissions but require land for panel arrays, which can impact local ecosystems. In Portugal's sunny Alentejo region, solar farms are common, and careful siting helps minimize land-use conflicts. The facility's operation supports biodiversity by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Vale de Moura is located in Portugal, near the town of Moura in the Alentejo region, at coordinates 38.13°N, -7.255°W.
Vale de Moura has a capacity of 28.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Yes, Vale de Moura is currently operational and generating electricity from solar energy.
Portugal's renewable energy sector is guided by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs and grid connection incentives.
Vale de Moura adds 28.8 MW of solar capacity, helping Portugal increase its renewable energy share and reduce carbon emissions in line with EU targets.