Installed capacity Electricity capacity in Portugal
Solar, wind, hydro and total installed electricity capacity.
TREND
Electricity capacity history
Trend in total, solar, wind and hydro capacity, in MW.
Total capacity25 752 MWSolar5 639 MWWind5 600 MWHydro8 362 MW
MW
Source: Eurostat · EnergyBoard processing.
KEY CONTEXT
What do installed capacities in Portugal tell us?
Latest figures
In 2024, total installed electricity capacity is 25 752 MW. Selected renewable capacities include solar 5 639 MW, wind 5 600 MW, hydro 8 362 MW.
What the indicator measures
Capacities are expressed in MW and describe the power of the electricity fleet available at the end of the observed period. They do not directly measure electricity generated.
Important distinction
Comparing solar, wind and hydro describes the structure of the fleet, but actual generation also depends on capacity factors, weather and plant availability.