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Solar energy

We harness the power of the sun

At EDP, we believe in the limitless potential of solar energy.

As an abundant and renewable resource, sunlight is essential for life on Earth and serves as a clean and sustainable source of electricity. Solar energy can be harnessed anywhere the sun shines, making it a vital component in building a greener and more resilient energy system.

As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, we continue to expand and innovate in solar energy. By making this clean, affordable energy accessible to everyone, we are helping to drive the energy transition and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

Our installed solar capacity in the first semester of 2024

5,863 MW

in 2024 (EBITDA)

Representing 20%

of our total installed capacity (EBITDA + EQUITY MW)
Our solar portfolio globally represents 14,5% of the whole energy capacity and is distributed across the globe

2024 (EBITDA)

2,478 MW
North America
1,501 MW
Europe
861 MW
South America
1,022 MW
Asia-Pacific

Centralized Solar Energy

These are large installations, such as solar parks. The energy generated is transmitted through electrical grids to be distributed to various locations.

Decentralized Solar Energy

It is more common in residential or commercial and business installations. The energy generated can be consumed locally.

Our solar portfolio

Our commitment to solar extends to both large-scale and decentralised projects, ensuring a robust renewable energy landscape. 


Explore our diverse portfolio of solar projects that are lighting up communities, empowering businesses and moving us towards a more sustainable future.

Some of our centralized projects

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Pereira Barreto

Launched in 2021, EDP's largest solar complex in São Paulo drives Brazil's energy transition.
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Misenheimer

Solar park that provides income, strengthens the energy grid and supports local growth.
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McDonald's

EDP Brazil powers 28 McDonald's and 7 kiosks with clean energy, supporting sustainability.
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Some of our decentralised projects

Decathlon

80 solar panels for Decathlon, advancing the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2026.
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Scripps Health Systems

This solar array boosts sustainability and savings in multiple California facilities.
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SolarNova 8

EDPR won Singapore's SolarNova 8 project, adding 200 MWdc of solar on 1,176 public rooftops.
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EDP is leading the change with solar decentralized (DG) energy at the heart of our strategy

From homes powered with solar systems to CO2 emissions reduced, we’re committed to investing 40% of our business plan in solar initiatives, making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change.

152,000
Families with solar panels 
(by June 2024)
> 14,000
B2B installations 
(by June 2024)
> 1,400
Social impact direct beneficiares 
(by June 2024)
~350,000
tCO2 of emissions reduced 
(by June 2024)
Pioneering solar innovation

Our cutting-edge research and innovative technologies are shaping the future of solar energy. By focusing on hybridization, we are combining solar power with other renewables to improve efficiency and reliability.
 We’re leading advances in offshore solar and developing energy storage solutions to ensure a stable power supply even when the sun isn’t shining. By integrating solar with hydra, we are paving the way for a more sustainable energy landscape.

Solar innovation projects

3 Connected Solar Parks

EDP Renewables connected three hybrid solar-wind plants in Spain, enhancing clean energy production.
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EDP’s first hybrid power plant

In 2023, EDP Renewables launched its first hybrid solar-wind project in Sabugal, Portugal.
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Alqueva's floating solar panels

Inaugurated in 2022, the Alqueva Floating Solar Power Plant in Portugal is the largest in Europe.
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Strong partnerships are driving sustainable change.

Our PPAs help industry leaders secure competitive energy costs, improve financial stability, 
and expand renewable solutions. Solar energy is the preferred source for these contracts, as demonstrated by the following projects.

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Microsoft

EDP Renewables and Microsoft have reached a 20-year agreement in Singapore. Microsoft will buy 100 per cent of the renewable energy from EDP's SolarNova 8 project.
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Google

Google has selected EDP Renewables for a 15-year PPA in the Netherlands, marking Kronos Solar EDPR's first contract in this country. The clean energy will power Google's operations.
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Bloomberg

A 10-year PPA with EDP Renovables will provide Bloomberg with clean energy from a wind-solar hybrid project in Spain, covering all its electricity in continental Europe.
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Hybridisation
Hybridisation is the ability to use a single connection point to the grid to deliver energy generated by different technologies - hydro, solar, wind and storage.
EDP has invested significantly in hybridization as a way to promote a more sustainable future. Learn more about what we have been doing in this area.
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