Hyperion Renewables, Saft and Omexom Launch Portugal’s First Battery Energy Storage Projects
- EnergyChannel Brasil
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A decisive step for grid stability, technological innovation and the country’s energy transition
Lisbon – December 17, 2025 – Hyperion Renewables has begun construction of its first battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Portugal, marking a milestone for the country’s grid modernization and renewable integration efforts. The projects are being delivered in partnership with Omexom Portugal, responsible for engineering and Balance of Plant (BoP), and Saft, a global leader in advanced battery storage solutions and a subsidiary of TotalEnergies.
Located in Estremoz and Évora, the systems total 16 MW of injection capacity and 64 MWh of storage, and will be co-located with existing photovoltaic plants of 29 MWp and 52 MWp. The hybrid configuration will enable the capture and redistribution of solar production peaks, improving operational efficiency, reducing curtailment and strengthening Portugal’s renewable energy mix.
Each day, the stored energy will be enough to power more than 5,000 households, contributing to greater energy independence and supporting the country’s decarbonization goals.
A new phase for Portugal: solar generation paired with battery storage
The projects mark a strategic leap toward Portugal’s next-generation energy system, where variable renewable sources are complemented by storage technologies that provide flexibility, predictability and system security.
“These projects represent a strategic milestone in Hyperion’s entry into the battery storage market, consolidating our capability to integrate new technologies and deliver highly complex initiatives,” said Aytea Alvarez Amandi, CEO of Hyperion Renewables. “Pairing storage with solar generation strengthens operational resilience and creates sustainable value for the energy system and the communities we serve.”
Saft technology and Omexom execution ensure high-level reliability
The heart of the projects will be 21 Intensium® Shift+ containerized storage units supplied by Saft, along with grid-forming power conversion systems and advanced energy management solutions.
Omexom Portugal leads the design, supply and construction of the Balance of Plant, ensuring coordinated, technically robust implementation.
“These projects mark an important step in reinforcing Portugal’s renewable infrastructure,” said Gonçalo Sampaio, Managing Director of Omexom Portugal. “Our role is to guarantee precise, reliable and long-term integration of the storage systems within the overall solar projects.”
Both BESS installations are partially funded by the EU-supported Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), reinforcing their public and strategic relevance.
Local economic impact and technological development
The projects are expected to generate 25 to 30 direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation, supporting:
regional economic development,
retention of technical skills,
modernization of local energy-related industries.
The deployment of advanced technologies such as grid-forming inverters and next-generation energy management platforms also contributes to strengthening Portugal’s innovation ecosystem.
Storage: the next pillar of Portugal’s energy transition
As Portugal rapidly expands its solar and wind capacity, the national grid faces growing variability and system-balancing challenges. Battery storage is emerging as a key enabler to:
shift excess solar generation to evening hours,
support frequency and voltage stability,
reduce system losses and costs,
ensure competitive clean energy for industry and households.
In the medium and long term, the strategic combination of renewable generation with storage will be central to delivering a resilient, flexible and economically competitive energy system.
Hyperion Renewables, Saft and Omexom Launch Portugal’s First Battery Energy Storage Projects
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