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2025-11-17
Crucial or dispensable? Seven questions and answers about the large solar plants in Portugal
The Sophia solar power plant project, in the district of Castelo Branco, is one of the most attended consultations ever in the country and revives the debate about the future of solar energy in Portugal, seen as critical for reducing reliance on gas and...
2025-11-15
Forget pollution, says China, which is investing more in green
The Middle Kingdom is a world leader in installing renewables, but also in developing technology for the energy sector. It is the first global electro-state and the world will follow it.
2025-11-13
Fossil fuel emissions at a historic high: world 'almost exhausting' carbon budget
New scientific analyses warn that keeping global warming below 1.5 °C is no longer plausible, in light of the available data.
2025-11-13
Saving energy: the poor relative of the debate could be a lucrative business
Combining artificial intelligence with home automation systems will increase comfort and ensure greater energy efficiency.
2025-11-13
COP30, Portugal announces 1.5 million euro projects for Portuguese-speaking countries
Portugal is investing in a National Energy and Climate Plan to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. The goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
2025-11-13
Solar and wind energy are growing faster than global demand
Ember concludes that by 2025, clean energy sources have evolved at a pace sufficient to meet all new electricity demand. It also predicts that fossil fuel production will stagnate for the first time since the pandemic.
2025-11-13
Ministry of the Environment explains delays in the more sustainable buildings program
The Ministry of Environment and Energy clarified that the 'technical complexity' of the measure created by António Costa's Government justifies the delays in reviewing and paying the applications to the program.
2025-11-12
Associations call for a reduction of VAT on solar panels and air conditioning
In the discussion of the State Budget for 2026, they are requesting the reinstatement of the reduced VAT rate on the purchase and installation of renewable energy and high energy efficiency equipment.
2025-11-12
Portugal could grow more than 3% per year, according to Católica in a study commissioned by Euronext and AEM
The main conclusion is that Portugal is establishing itself as one of the most competitive investment destinations in Europe, supporting its recent economic performance through long-term structural transformations.
2025-11-12
EU PVSEC 2025 concludes with revolutionary innovations in photovoltaic energy and paves the way for Rotterdam in 2026
This year's scientific program once again demonstrated the breadth and depth of the innovation driving the photovoltaic sector.