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2025-11-25
Between ambition and action, Portugal continues to hesitate
The EY Attractiveness Survey Portugal 2025, as well as The FDI Report 2025 (from the Financial Times), show that the country continues to attract capital, but also that the risks of stagnation are real if urgent measures are not taken by the government...
2025-11-24
Ongoing Energy Revolution: get to know the program
The conference Ongoing Energy Revolution, which will take place on November 26 at the InterContinental Lisbon hotel, features a program that brings together some of the leading figures in the energy sector in Portugal.
2025-11-24
The glass industry prepares its path to carbon neutrality
The presentation of the conclusions features experts from the sector, such as APREN representative Sara Freitas.
2025-11-19
Pressure rises at the COP for the plan to end oil to ‘break through’ the agenda
Pedro Amaral Jorge emphasizes that the scenario in which the announced policies are considered, in which the peak oil demand would already be in 2030, "demonstrates that it is possible to accelerate the pace of the transition".
2025-11-18
APREN president rejects 'another layer of taxes' with renewable energy IMI
Pedro Amaral Jorge believes that the rulings of the STA "do nothing to lower energy costs, boost the competitiveness of companies, or attract investment to Portugal".
2025-11-17
Repowering in my backyard, yes!
The Portuguese wind sector experienced remarkable growth throughout the 2000s and the first half of the following decade, becoming one of the pillars of the energy transition in electricity generation. Between 2004 and 2015, Portugal witnessed a true...
2025-11-14
Renewables accounted for two-thirds of the electricity produced in Portugal in October
The association warns that any increase in taxes on renewable assets would represent a setback regarding decarbonization targets and a discouraging signal for investment, in a sector that has been crucial for reducing the energy bill and for the...
2025-11-06
Fewer bans, more consideration: Public interest prevails in renewables
The "prevailing public interest" in renewables does not override the environmental rule of law; it provides a priority criterion in line with the urgency of climate action and energy security.
2025-10-30
APREN discusses technology to protect birds in wind farms
The seminar dedicated to Shut-Down on Demand (SDOD) Systems and their contribution to preventing bird collisions in wind farms brought together dozens of representatives from public entities, developers, consultants, and technology providers.
2025-10-29
Renewable Energies: A New Life for Geothermal Energy
Following Europe's lead, Portugal enters the race for geothermal energy.