Portugal
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Market Type | Liberalized (MIBEL) |
| Key Clean Resources | Hydro (25%), Wind (25%), Solar (growing) |
| EAC System | REN GO Registry |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~150-200 gCO2/kWh |
Portugal has a relatively clean grid with substantial hydro and wind, but no nuclear power. The country shares the Iberian market (MIBEL) with Spain and has growing solar capacity.
SSS Relevance
⭐⭐ Medium — Portugal has moderate SSS potential:
- No nuclear (never built)
- Significant hydro (~25% of generation, reservoir and run-of-river)
- Strong wind (~25% of generation)
- Clean grid — ~80% low-carbon in favorable years
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 0 MW | ❌ Not available |
| Legacy Hydro | ~7 GW, ~25% | ⚠️ Depends on GO retirement status |
Market Structure
Regulator: ERSE (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos)
Market Model: Liberalized, MIBEL (Mercado Ibérico de Electricidade) shared with Spain. OMIE/OMIP operate markets.
Grid Operator: REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais)
Major Utilities:
- EDP (largest), Iberdrola, Endesa, Galp
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: REN GO Registry
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Registry Operator | REN |
| Standard | EU Guarantee of Origin |
| AIB Member | ✅ Yes |
| Scope | Renewables |
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Grid Average | ~150-200 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |
| Portuguese Residual Mix | ~250-350 gCO2/kWh | Market-based Scope 2 |