Annual Report 2010 - AdP

Mini Photovoltaic
Continuing to await the publication of the regulatory diploma for this field, due in the first quarter of 2011, study has been ongoing as
to the scope for the implementation of mini-generation plants at AdP Group multi-municipal systems (MMSs). Current plans feature the
possible launch of tenders for the construction of around ten installations with total installed capacity of 1 MW over the course of 2011.
Projects will first focus on MMSs (water, sanitation and waste) in the south of Portugal, where the installation condition are more
favourable and enabling greater project profitability.
Photovoltaic Concentration
AdP Energias is a member, along with Dreen and Solfocus, of the consortium that was classified in first place in the international
public tender for the construction of five solar photovoltaic concentration demonstration units, with a unit potential of 1 MW, with
the respective PIP granted in July 2010 by DGEG, through the Commission for the Evaluation and Selection of PIPs for Solar Plants
for the production of electricity. Following publication of the respective ministerial order stipulating the tariff to be applied to
demonstration installations tendered out by the Secretary of State for Energy and Innovation, which took place in October 2010,
the Economic and Financial Viability Study was reformulated. Furthermore, the request for authorisation to found the Holding
Company that shall undertake installation construction was submitted to the Ministry of Finance
Negotiations also proceeded with the appropriate authorities for licensing the expansion in capital of the aforementioned unit from
1 MW to 3 MW, that which was duly authorised by DGEG in July 2010, while also awaiting confirmation of the energy tariff rate in
effect for the 2 MW in expanded capacity.
Low Temperature Heat Recovery (LTHR)
In May 2010, an international public tender was launched for the construction of the first two demonstration units with unit potential
of 150 kW, having proceeded with notification of adjudication in October. Project construction is due to begin on these two units
by the end of the second quarter of 2011.
A partnership was established between AdP Energias and the Suldouro MMS for the construction of this project.
Micro Hydrics
Work proceeded on assembling the technical and administrative processes regarding the construction of the Small Hydric Plants in
partnership with Águas do Algarve in Alcantarilha, with Águas de Santo André in Montes Chãos and Águas do Noroeste in Beiriz.
There has been a significant delay in the launching of these projects as, in addition to the aforementioned lack of a regulatory framework
for mini-generation, which remains a conditioning factor in determining project viability, there was also the need to request the concession
of the respective public property rights from the Hydric Resource Manager for the production of electricity by the captured water
flows given that the respective MMS concession only awards public rights for supply. However, this problem is on the verge of resolution.
Solar Sludge Drying
Work proceeded on the installation of the first solar sludge drying unit, located in the Algarve. Having advanced with pre-negotiations
over the land necessary for the project, a favourable ruling is awaited from the municipality following confirmation of site compatibility
with the Municipal Zoning Plan.
Correspondingly, a visit, with municipal political leaders, was made to a similar installation located near a bathing zone, and henceforth
awaiting the respective authorisation so that the project may advance, in accordance with any restrictions that the municipal authorities
may establish, and reach agreement over the terrain and launch the tender for installation.
Energy Recovery Plants
The development of the two projects under consideration (in the north and south of the country) experienced serious delays over
the course of 2010 due to the already detailed problems, the withdrawal of one institutional partner and the failure to update the
tariff system in effect for the sale of energy to the national grid for co-generation installations.
Focus needs to be placed on the high levels of investment involved (around € 400 million). However, the projects were subject to
the analysis of the respective ministry and awaiting, at the end of 2010, for the respective authorisation that ended up being issued
in early 2011.
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