Press

2025-07-15
Renewables as a superior public interest: a new paradigm
It is necessary to balance environmental objectives and ensure that crucial projects for climate and energy security are not indefinitely blocked by overly localized or restrictive views.
2025-07-10
Renewables supply almost 80% of electricity in Portugal in the first half of the year
According to the Renewable Electricity Bulletin from APREN, renewable production accounted for 79.3% of the total generated between January and June, equivalent to 26,059 GWh.
2025-07-09
From power plants to solar photovoltaic reserves
In this article, we reflect on how conventional solar plants, typically recognized as 'dark blue carpets' covering natural spaces, can actually be integral elements of the living ecology of the places where they are situated.
2025-07-10
Installation of solar panels in Portugal experiences first decline in five years
Pedro Amaral Jorge admits some "concern" with this slowdown, as the increase in investment in solar energy, a competitive resource compared to other sources of electricity, could be a trump card to attract new large consumers.
2025-07-07
Inaugural session of BioImpacte+ combines solar energy and biodiversity in Monforte
Session promoted by APREN, which included the participation of the Monforte City Council and APA, highlights the role of photovoltaic solar plants in the regeneration of biodiversity and local sustainable development.
2025-07-05
The big renewable energy meeting is back in Lisbon.
On October 2nd and 3rd, the Great Auditorium of Culturgest in Lisbon will once again host the Portugal Renewable Energy Summit (#PRES), the annual conference of APREN.
2025-06-26
Tábua will have a professional training center in climate and energy transition
The CTE is a specialised center in the field of energy transition, granted between the IEFP, the APE, and the APREN.
2025-06-25
The more renewable energy there is, the cheaper electricity is.
The president of the board of APREN is the guest this Wednesday of Voices in the Minute.
2025-06-19
APREN reaffirms: the blackout did not originate from renewables and calls for an enhancement of European energy sovereignty
2025-06-18
Law on electricity producers' rents to municipalities needs clarification, says APREN
The issue at hand is a recent opinion from the advisory council of the Attorney General's Office, sent to the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), which concludes that municipalities with electricity production centers are entitled...