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2025-06-18
"Renewables were not the cause" of the blackout
The APREN advocates measures to prevent similar situations in the future.
2025-06-17
Blackout: Renewables welcome conclusions of investigation and call for investments
"Let's be clear: solar photovoltaic energy was not the cause of the blackout," reads a joint statement from several associations, namely, APREN, UNEF, SolarPower Europe, Global Solar Council, and Global Renewables Alliance.
2025-06-15
Wind energy is growing, but Portugal is still far from climate goals.
Pedro Amaral Jorge emphasises that the current pace is below what is necessary: "We are significantly delayed in relation to the implementation of the goals since 2019. Aside from some repowering projects, the great recent expansion has occurred in...
2025-06-11
Portugal operated for almost 49 days on 100% renewable electricity in 2025
According to the Renewable Electricity Bulletin of APREN, in May, 75.8% of the electricity produced in mainland Portugal came from renewable sources, totaling 3,179 GWh.
2025-06-11
'Having renewables is a sign of energy independence'
The president of APREN laments that renewable energies are used as a 'scapegoat', as happened in the case of the blackout. And he points a finger at the high tax burden applied to the sector.
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.