Geothermal power in Portugal
Portugal is a producer of geothermal power, and their main investment is in the Azores. While electricity is only produced on São Miguel, Azores, direct-use applications are also at Chaves in northern Portugal, and at S. Pedro do Sul in central Portugal and at the Lisbon Air Force Hospital.
Azores
In the Azores, five
Terceira (12 MWe). In 2003, 25% of the electricity consumed on São Miguel was produced by geothermal energy.[1]
In 2001, the geothermal energy contribution reached 35%.[2]
| Island | Total (MWt) |
|---|---|
| S. Miguel | 173 |
| Terceira | 25 |
| Faial | 12 |
| Pico | 8,9 |
| S. Jorge | 8 |
| Graciosa | 5 |
| Flores | 2.5 |
| Corvo | 1,1 |
| Total | 235,5 |
See also
- Renewable energy in Portugal
- Wind power in Portugal
- Solar power in Portugal
- List of renewable energy topics by country
- Renewable energy in the European Union
External links
- Geothermal energy in Portugal
- Geothermal electricity generation in Portugal, International Geothermal Association (IGA)
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