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Built in 1908 and operating between 1909 and 1972, Central Tejo<\/a> was a thermoelectric power plant essential for supplying electricity to the Lisbon region. Inspired by German and English industrial architecture, it was one of the first buildings in the city to be fully lit by electric power. From 1951 onwards, Central Tejo was used as a reserve plant, meaning it only produced energy to supplement the supply from hydroelectric plants. <\/p>\n\n

For more than three decades, it was the largest power plant in the country, providing electricity to the city of Lisbon, its entire district, and the Santar\u00e9m Valley. However, in 1975 it was decommissioned and removed from the production system. Over time, it underwent several modifications and expansions, going through various construction phases and changes to its production systems. <\/p>\n\n

In a new era of its existence, Central Tejo opened to the public for the first time in 1990 as the Electricity Museum. Shortly after a new period of restoration work on its buildings and equipment, it reopened permanently in 2006. <\/p>\n\n

Today, it preserves its original machinery and functions as a cultural and educational space, hosting international events and promoting energy education.<\/p>\n\n

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Central Tejo at nightfall, completely illuminated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Its permanent exhibition, known as the Electricity Factory Circuit<\/a>, features original machinery in perfect condition, telling the story of this old factory as well as the evolution of electricity up to renewable energy. As an industrial-based science space, it is one of the most visited museum sites in the country. <\/p>\n\n

Central Tejo is housed in an iconic building of early 20th-century Portuguese industrial architecture, featuring an iron structure covered in brick and facades that combine styles such as Art Nouveau and Classicism. It was one of the first buildings to be fully lit with electric energy, becoming a symbol of modernity in Lisbon at the time. <\/p>\n\n

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Central Tejo in the Current Context of Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n

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The relevance of Central Tejo goes beyond its industrial past. By integrating into MAAT, it has become a point of reflection on the future of energy and sustainability. Visitors can explore: <\/p>\n\n