Cubico closes finance for 29.4MW of solar in Portugal

February 5, 2019
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
Source: Flickr/fdecomite.

Cubico Sustainable Investments has closed the financing for two solar projects in Portugal totalling 29.4MW.

Cubico has raised €65 million for two projects awarded the feed-in tariff in 2011. The 22.6MW Avalades and Ferreiras were acquired from a Glenmont Partners-backed company. Another €20 million has been designated for a 6.8MW project in southern Portugal “which Cubico will acquire subject to the fulfilment of a condition”.

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

“We are very pleased to have closed this non-recourse financing in Portugal as part of the expansion of our portfolio in the Iberian Peninsula. We look forward to further acquisitions in the coming period,” said David Swindin, head of EMEA at Cubico.

Portugal has recently been gaining attention as unsubsidised new-build solar projects gain traction.

Read Next

Premium
January 12, 2026
December 2025 saw record solar generation in Australia's NEM, with rooftop and utility-scale solar surging, but pricing volatility persisted.
January 11, 2026
Yanara has selected Gamuda Australia as the project delivery partner for the early contractor involvement phase of the Mortlake Energy Hub in Victoria.
January 8, 2026
US renewables developer Adapture Renewables has secured US$233 million in tax equity from US Bank to support its 441MW Titanium solar PV project portfolio.
January 8, 2026
Solar manufacturing major Canadian Solar is looking to raise US$200 million in convertible senior note sales to support its US manufacturing operations
January 8, 2026
SunPower and the REC Group have unveiled a new 470W solar panel, dubbed 'Monolith', which is designed for use in the US residential sector.
January 7, 2026
Oil and gas explorer Pilot Energy has entered into a binding head of agreement with SN Energy Australia for the joint development of a new solar-plus-storage project at Three Springs, Western Australia.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
February 3, 2026
London, UK
Solar Media Events
March 24, 2026
Dallas, Texas
Solar Media Events
April 15, 2026
Milan, Italy
Solar Media Events
June 16, 2026
Napa, USA
Solar Media Events
November 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland