Solar power in Portugal

Solar power in Portugal
Solar irradiation map of Portugal
Installed capacity5.81 GW (2024) (28th)
Annual generation6.72 TWh (2024)
Capacity per capita569 W (2024)
Share of electricity14.5% (2024)

Solar power is a growing source in the Portuguese energy mix. Solar power contributes 6.72 TWh of generation to the Portuguese grid, accounting for 14.5% of total electric power generation as of 2024 with 5.81 GW of installed capacity.

Portugal has set a goal of between 8.1 GW and 9.9 GW in installed capacity by 2030.