The 15 MW/60 MWh Albispark battery energy storage system, located in Castelo Branco, is integrated with an existing 34.4 MWp solar plant, making it one of the largest battery energy storage systems currently in operation in Portugal.
The project represents an important milestone for both companies. For Prosolia Energy, Albispark is its first international utility-scale battery storage [DF1] hybridisation project, while for Trina Storage it marks the company's first commissioned battery storage installation in Portugal, supporting the country's transition towards a more flexible, renewable-based electricity system.
“The successful commissioning of Albispark represents an important milestone for Trina Storage in Portugal” said Gabriele Buccini, Head of Trina Storage Europe at Trinasolar. “As our first operational battery storage project in the country, it demonstrates our ability to deliver integrated utility-scale storage solutions that support Europe's evolving energy landscape. We are proud to partner with Prosolia Energy on this landmark project and look forward to supporting many more storage deployments across Portugal in the coming years.”
Under the project, Trina Storage supplied an integrated utility-scale battery energy storage solution, including Elementa battery cabinets, power conversion systems (PCS), medium-voltage skids, power plant controller (PPC) and commissioning services, delivering a complete solution designed to maximise renewable energy utilisation while supporting grid flexibility.
As Portugal continues to increase renewable generation, battery energy storage is becoming essential for improving grid stability, increasing renewable utilisation and providing greater operational flexibility.
The Albispark project demonstrates how hybrid solar-plus-storage systems can enable renewable energy to be stored and dispatched when demand is highest, helping maximise the value of renewable generation while strengthening grid resilience.
“Albispark is an important milestone for Prosolia Energy and demonstrates the value that battery storage brings to the energy transition” added Pedro Pereira da Silva, Country Manager of Prosolia Energy in Portugal. “Together with Trina Storage, we have delivered a project that improves grid flexibility and reinforces the foundations for future hybrid renewable projects in Portugal.”
The commissioning of Albispark marks the beginning of Trina Storage's expansion in Portugal. In addition to this project, the company is currently supporting several battery energy storage projects across the Portuguese market[FT2] [CC3], reflecting growing demand for utility-scale storage as the country accelerates renewable energy deployment and grid modernisation.
The project also forms part of Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), supporting the country's efforts to increase grid flexibility and accelerate renewable energy integration.
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