Get to know the hydro and thermal production in Portugal
In Portugal, EDP Production focuses on asset management and risk management, optimization of operations and maintenance of hydro and thermal production centers. There are more than 60 hydroelectric plants and 4 thermoelectric plants that EDP promotes, dynamizes, and manages, supplying energy to the whole country.
In accordance with EDP Group's policy and values of environmental sustainability, 68% of the installed capacity of EDP in Portugal is based on renewable hydro energy, and the remaining 32% is based on conventional thermal power, subject to the most modern technologies in CO2 control and reduction of pollutant emissions.
Light Factories
Visits to hydro and thermal plants
EDP always wants to promote a close relationship with the community.
As part of its social responsibility, EDP has an "open doors" policy for its power plants.
Certification and Recognition
Environmental management in hydro and thermal production in Portugal
EDP has been using environmental management systems in Portugal for over 20 years in its hydro and thermal electricity generation facilities. Learn about the certificates of the various environmental management systems.
Innovation Projects in Hydro and Thermal Centers
Educational and community projects
schools
Schools with Energy
EDP Production, within the remit of its social investment undertakings, has made a clear commitment to young people and schools, and currently has three different programs: Sharing with Energy, Communicating with Energy and Optimizing with Energy.
14-15 years
Next to the Earth
Biodiversity is a near-magical world that supports our life on Earth. For this reason, we challenge students to discover and protect it.
project for the community
Traditions
This program aims to value local culture and traditions, encouraging the self-esteem of communities, helping to create new audiences, ensuring that new generations value and integrate popular arts and knowledge, avoiding their extinction.
project for the community
Art Route across EDP's Dams in Portugal
EDP has invited renowned artists and architects to create the Dams Art Route, a project that brings art and engineering together.
Explore this Route with us and discover the most creative dams in Portugal. We are looking forward to your visit!
