Hyperion Renewables, in partnership with Vestas and Windpark, announced the start of construction of the Nortada wind farm, in Central Alentejo, with entry into operation scheduled for mid-2027.
The project, Hyperion Renewables’ first wind farm in Portugal, will allow the integration of wind production with the Cavaleira Solar Plant, in Estremoz, and a battery storage system, bringing together three technologies in a single connection to the electricity grid.
Upon completion, the Nortada wind farm will be one of the first complete hybrid projects in Portugal, combining solar, wind and storage energy, with the aim of reinforcing the flexibility of the energy system and optimizing the use of the existing electrical grid, according to a statement.
The project will feature seven Vestas turbines, totaling 31.5 MW of installed power. Vestas will be responsible for the supply and installation of the turbines, as well as a long-term operation and maintenance contract, while Windpark will ensure the construction of the park.
Delivery of the turbines is scheduled for the beginning of 2027, with entry into operation scheduled for the middle of the same year.
“This is a pioneering project in Central Alentejo and a strategic milestone for Hyperion: it is our first wind farm in Portugal and demonstrates that it is possible to accelerate the energy transition with innovative projects”, says Aytea Amandi-Alvarez, executive president of Hyperion Renewables, cited in the same statement.
“By combining wind, solar and storage at the same connection point, we reinforce the flexibility and robustness of the electrical system and move forward with an innovative and sustainable solution”, adds the head of the Iberian company.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Hyperion on this emblematic hybrid project that sets a new milestone in the renewable energy landscape in Portugal. At Vestas, we continue to demonstrate that, with the right technology, wind energy can be developed anywhere”, points out Tiago Palma Veigas, head of Vestas for Portugal.
In turn, the executive president of Windpark, Mario de Gaviria, highlights the “pleasure in collaborating with two large companies” and contributing to this type of hybrid projects. “We are fully committed to initiatives that integrate multiple renewable energy generation systems, optimizing connections to the grid and reducing environmental impact”, he concludes.
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