Nature Based Solutions

Photovoltaic panels for the Firefighters Headquarters

Solar energy

Tipology

Photovoltaic panels
UPAC

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Address

Rua da Constituição

Location

Paranhos

Promoter

Agência de Energia do Porto (Porto Energia Agency)

Manager

Domus Social and Águas e Energia do Porto (Water and Energy of Porto)

Area

Total of 5200 m2 of photovoltaic panels

Cost

210 000 €

Investment

CMP

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

Energy produced since 2023: 31 MWh

Emissions reduction

13 ton CO2 (since 2023)

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