Sousel Wind Farm to Contribute Over €100,000 in IMT and Scholarships

The Nortada project, currently under construction, will also bring future revenues and infrastructural improvements to the municipality.

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The Nortada Wind Farm, under construction in the municipality of Sousel, will feature seven wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 31.5 MW and is expected to bring various benefits to the region.

The project, scheduled to become operational in 2027, includes a range of direct and indirect contributions to the area. Key figures presented by the promoting company include over €100,000 in IMT already paid to the Municipality, anticipated future revenues from IMI and Municipal Derrama taxes, and a €425,250 compensation from the Environmental Fund.
Furthermore, the wind farm will allocate €5,000 annually for master's degree scholarships, with an expected operational lifespan of 25 to 40 years. Currently, approximately 50 people are involved in the construction phase.
The promoting company has also expressed its intention to prioritize local businesses for future maintenance work and announced the expansion of approximately 2 km of the Municipal Road 1096 within the Sousel municipality.
The Municipality of Sousel will continue to monitor the project's development and disseminate information regarding its implementation and associated commitments to the territory.
Based on information from the official source: Portal Institucional do Municipio de Sousel (14/10/2026)