Massive components for what will be Portugal’s largest wind farm are currently being transported by Laso, a specialized transport company, across the Minho region. The Iberdrola-built project spans the districts of Braga and Vila Real.
Footage shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, shows the trucks carrying the 85-meter wind turbine blades along roads in the municipality of Cabeceiras de Basto.
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As previously reported, the specialized transport of these components began in late November, causing traffic disruptions in Cabeceiras de Basto. The project is expected to significantly boost Portugal’s renewable energy capacity.
Iberdrola explained that the more than 110 blades are being transported from the port of Aveiro. In the final stage of transport to the assembly area, the company will utilize an innovative system: a ‘blade lifter,’ a technology that is a first in Europe, designed to ensure a safe operation.
“This equipment allows the blades to be rotated vertically or horizontally through a hydraulic mechanism, where the blade is coupled for transport and can reach inclinations of up to 60º. It will navigate tight curves, slopes and other obstacles, adapting to existing roads,” the company stated.
Iberdrola emphasized that “this solution reduces environmental impact, avoiding modifications to the road layout and ensuring safety throughout the transport process.”
€350 Million Investment
The largest wind farm in Portugal is the result of a €350 million investment.
The facility will generate enough energy to power 128,000 homes, equivalent to the combined populations of Braga and Guimarães, and will avoid more than 230,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
Comprising the Tâmega Norte and Tâmega Sul wind farms, the project is part of an agreement with the Norwegian sovereign fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management. It will as well include a long-duration power purchase agreement (PPA).
The hybridization of the two technologies allows wind and hydro energy to share the same electrical grid connection infrastructure, reducing connection costs, accelerating renewable integration, and minimizing environmental impact. It also reinforces the role of the Tâmega Electroproducing System as an anchor for national electrification.
700 Direct Jobs Created
Located between the districts of Braga and Vila Real, the park will feature 38 Vestas EnVentus V172 wind turbines – the largest ever developed by Vestas and the most powerful on the global onshore wind market – each with 7.2 MW capacity, 85-meter blades, and a 114-meter tower height. In total, it will produce 601 GWh per year.
Iberdrola highlighted that, in addition to avoiding the emission of more than 230,000 tons of CO₂ per year, the project will have a significant economic impact, creating 700 direct jobs at the peak of construction and involving Portuguese companies such as CJR, Conduril, Socorpena, Painhas and Proef.
Components are manufactured in different countries across Europe, “reinforcing the commitment to the European industry and collaborative innovation.”
Construction will continue until the third quarter of 2026, with all turbine components scheduled to be transported by the end of the first quarter.
