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Portugal offshore wind overview.

Portugal is a leading floating wind test market, with WindFloat Atlantic proving semi-submersible technology in deep Atlantic waters. The commercial pipeline is much larger than the operating base, and first large-scale auctions have been slower than planned. Offshore wind is closely linked to Portugal's hydrogen, port and industrial export strategy.Europe10.3m people

At a Glance

Installed offshore wind

25 MW

National target

10GW by 2030Currently 0.3% achieved

Operational projects

Pipeline capacity

5 GWPlanned, consented and in build

Renewables share

100%of installed capacity

Offshore wind share

0.1%of installed capacity

Capacity growth since 2020

52%

Fastest-growing technology since 2020

Solar PV+5.8 GW

Market Readiness

Market stage

Growing market where policy, grid access, or the project pipeline is still taking shape.

Consenting window

Typical offshore wind consenting timescale: 31-62 months.

Electricity system

Liberalised market. REN (Rede Elétrica Nacional) is TSO. ERSE is independent energy regulator. DGEG (Directorate-General for Energy and Geology) manages licensing. DGRM (Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services) manages maritime spatial planning and TUPEM maritime use permits. OMIP operates Iberian electricity market alongside Spain's OMIE.

Grid context

REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais) is the Portuguese TSO and manages grid connection under general generation interconnection rules. Offshore wind connection is assessed at proposed coastal landing points with no dedicated offshore grid framework in place. Portugal's offshore programme is at an early stage and specific connection procedures for floating wind projects are being developed alongside the broader regulatory framework.