Floating PV Lab at Alto Rabagão Reservoir

under construction

The Floating PV Lab is Europe's first open-access laboratory for testing floating and hydro solar power generation technologies. Located at the Alto Rabagão reservoir in Portugal, it forms a hybrid ecosystem combining floating solar and hydroelectric power. The lab enables companies, start-ups, and research institutions to test, validate, and accelerate innovative energy transition solutions in real-world conditions, including extreme weather scenarios. The initiative includes pilot projects testing new floating photovoltaic system components and will run for three years with an annual usage fee.