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2025-06-10
After the blackout, it's time to take stock of the energy.
Renewables are increasingly significant in energy production. Data from APREN shows that between January 1 and April 30 of this year, 18,472 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity were generated in mainland Portugal, of which 82.2% came from renewable...
2025-05-29
Energy associations present 10 priorities for the new Government
Twenty associations from the energy sector, under the coordination of the Portuguese Energy Association, have identified ten priority areas for intervention for the new Government, in a joint statement released this Thursday, on the occasion of World...
2025-05-29
The electoral programs of Chega and BE are the furthest from the EU's energy requirements.
APREN analysed the proposals from the different political parties represented in parliament regarding energy and concluded that eight out of ten are in line with the directives and regulations of the European Union.
2025-05-29
Brussels applauds energy transition plans
Pedro Amaral Jorge, president of APREN, says he is "more than confident" in the country's ability to achieve the goals set for 2030.
2025-05-28
Let's certainly meet the goals of the National Energy and Climate Plan.
"We will definitely meet the targets of the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC)," said the president of APREN to Lusa.
2025-05-28
The light went out in Portugal a month ago.
In an interview with Antena 1, the president of APREN reveals that he does not believe this episode will lead to a retreat in the European Union's energy policies.
2025-05-28
Electric market: These are the priorities of the sector
"We have challenges that we have been discussing for years related to permitting," reminded the president of APREN, Pedro Amaral Jorge, referring to the slowness and bureaucracy of administrative processes.
2025-05-28
Does Portugal depend on Spain for electricity?
According to the Government, REN, APREN, EDP, and other experts consulted by Negócios, the answer is no.
2025-05-24
Solar panels are greener
Solar panels are a new element in the landscape that, however, has started to try to integrate itself, surrounded by species ranging from bees to sheep and horses, including viticulture.
2025-05-23
The coal would not have prevented the blackout.
The solution to avoid situations similar to the blackout is not to go back to the past, disregarding the warnings from scientists about climate change and completely ignoring the need and criticality of moving towards European, Iberian, and national...