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2025-09-17
The "clean war" in Europe - renewables serving national security
Portugal and the European Union are facing an unexpected equation today: the strengthening of the defense industry, especially in response to the war in Ukraine, increasingly linked to energy decisions.
2025-09-16
Electrification is halfway there, courage is needed to speed up
Europe and Portugal have the technology, the knowledge, and the urgency. But electrification requires political courage, fiscal vision, and fair market structures.
2025-09-09
Still about the blackout
It is confirmed what APREN had already stated on April 29: renewables were not the cause of the blackout.
2025-09-05
APREN conference returns in October to discuss the future of renewable energies.
Recognised as the main national conference dedicated to the renewable sector, #PRES has been, for over a decade, an indispensable meeting point for the debate and sharing of knowledge about the policies, regulation, strategy, and innovation that shape...
2025-09-03
The European association does not expect Portugal to install offshore by 2030
The president of APREN acknowledges that, since offshore wind projects generally have a maturity of between 7 to 9 years, "it is not expected" that Portugal will be able to reach the target of 2 gigawatts by 2030.
2025-08-13
Renewables account for more than 70% of the electricity produced in July
According to the monthly report from APREN, the total electricity production was 3,935 gigawatt-hours (GWh), an increase of 31.5% compared to the same month in 2024, with a notable increase of 225 GWh in wind generation.
2025-08-07
Portugal reduces energy dependence on foreign countries, but needs to attract more industry
The data reveals that there is a noticeable progressive reduction in Portuguese energy dependence, which coincides with the greater investment in renewable-based electrification.
2025-07-25
The blackout only increased the need to accelerate the strengthening of the electrical system.
Pedro Amaral Jorge, president of APREN, refuses to speculate on the causes of the blackout.
2025-07-24
Investors are desperate for the offshore wind auction
They want a calendar for the several stages of the process so they can plan the procedure in advance. They advocate for the launch of the first phase at the beginning of 2026.
2025-07-22
Renewable energy within everyone's reach — what is at stake in the new European Commission plan
The action plan aims to pave the way for an effective Energy Union, anticipating the economic and environmental benefits resulting from more renewable energy and better interconnections.