Pico

Pico is the second largest island of the Azores. The energy demand in Pico was 48 GWh on each island (2022). The peak of these systems reached 8.3 MW and 9.2 MW, respectively (2022). Pico has renewable energy sources (RES) production plants like wind farms. RES penetration on Pico was 10% and 11.5% in the energy mix (2022).

The aim is to prepare the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge for the impact on the electricity system resulting from charging the new electric passenger and vehicle ferries project. The objective of identifying innovative solutions that contribute to the Azores' energy transition. In addition to determining the optimal method for providing capacity to the electricity system to support the electric ferries, the analysis will explore the potential for charging these ships to enhance the integration of a higher proportion of renewable energy production.

Please note that the island of Pico has jointly applied for the 30 for 2030 call with Faial | Clean energy for EU islands (europa.eu) and São Jorge | Clean energy for EU islands (europa.eu).