Iberdrola Planning 1.2-GW Pumped Storage Hydro Plant in Portugal

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The nearly 1200-megawatt (MW) Alto Támega hydro complex in Portugal is set to be developed by Spanish energy group Iberdrola. The new plants, two with a combined 900 MW of pumped storage capacity and two pure turbine facilities with a combined 234 MW capacity, will be able to produce some 2 terrawatt-hours (TWh) a year.

Once fully developed, the project will be capable of generating 3% of Portugal's current electricity consumption and enough to meet the annual needs of around one million people.

One of the largest European hydro projects in 25 years, approximately €1.7 billion will be invested from 2012-2018 to build four new dams for the project. The dams will be located at Gouvães, Padroselos, Alto Támega, and Daivões.

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/02/iberdrola-planning-1-2-gw-pumped-storage-hydro-plant-in-portugal-54657