Porto.

Photovoltaic panels for the Firefighters Headquarters

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Tipology

Photovoltaic panels
Self-Consumption Production Unit

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Address

Rua da Constituição 1418 4250-168 Porto

Location

Promoter

Agência de Energia do Porto

Manager

Domus Social and Águas e Energia do Porto

Area

5.200 m²

Cost

210.000€

Investment

Municipality of Porto

Date of intervention

2023

Presentation

A total of 458 photovoltaic panels were installed with an installed power of 208,39 kWp, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The installation was carried out as part of the Porto Solar project, which aims to promote energy efficiency and independence in various municipal buildings. It involves the installation of photovoltaic panels on municipal infrastructures in order to guarantee the production and use of renewable electricity in 29 buildings managed by the municipality.

Ecological functions

Renewable energy

Sustainable Development Goals

4. Quality education; 7. Affordable and clean energy; 10. Reducing inequalities; 11. Sustainable cities and communities; 13. Climate action;

Results

Annual production of 274,94 MW/h, 61,42% of which was directly self-consumed at the respective facilities. This ensures 36,05% of energy needs.

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