Lisbon, March 25, 2026 (Lusa) - Hyperion Renewables, in partnership with Vestas and Windpark, announced the start of construction on the Nortada wind farm in Central Alentejo, with operations expected to begin by mid-2027.
The project marks Hyperion Renewables' first wind farm in Portugal, enabling the integration of wind production with the Cavaleira solar farm in Estremoz and a battery energy storage system, combining two distinct technologies into a single grid connection.
According to a company statement, the Nortada wind farm would be one of the first fully hybrid projects in Portugal, combining solar, wind and storage, to enhance the flexibility of the energy system and optimise the use of existing grid infrastructure.
The project will feature seven Vestas turbines, with a total capacity of 31.5 MW (megawatts). Vestas would be responsible for supplying, installing the turbines, and providing the operation and maintenance contract, whilst Windpark would oversee the construction of the farm.
Delivery of the turbines is scheduled for early 2027, with commissioning planned for mid-2027.
Aytea Amandi-Alvarez, CEO of Hyperion Renewables, said that "this is a pioneering project for Central Alentejo and a strategic milestone for Hyperion. It is our first wind farm in Portugal, demonstrating that it is possible to accelerate energy transition with innovative projects".
She added that "by combining wind, solar, and storage at the same interconnection point, we are enhancing the flexibility and resilience of the electrical system, advancing an innovative, sustainable solution”.
"We are delighted to be collaborating with Hyperion on this landmark hybrid project, which sets a new benchmark in the renewable energy landscape in Portugal. At Vestas, we continue to demonstrate that, with the right technology, wind energy can be developed anywhere", says Tiago Palma Veigas, Vestas’ representative for Portugal.
Mario de Gaviria, CEO of Windpark, highlighted the collaborative effort, stressing the "pleasure of collaborating with two major companies" and contributing to this type of hybrid project. “We are fully dedicated to initiatives that integrate multiple renewable generation systems, as they optimise grid connections, reducing environmental impact", he concludes.
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