Press

2023-07-14
Renewable electricity production falls in June for the first time since the start of the year
In June, 1,840 GWh of electricity were generated from renewable sources in Portugal, the lowest figure since the beginning of the year.
2023-07-12
Viana do Castelo, Leixões and Figueira da Foz with priority in offshore wind
In May, the working group composed of APP, APREN, ERSE, REN and LNEG delivered the report for the preparation of the launch of offshore wind energy auctions to the authorities.
2023-07-10
First offshore wind auctions in Portugal will provide capacity of 3.5 gigawatts
The Government will for three months collect expressions of interest in the first offshore wind auction in the country, in order to bid for up to 3.5 gigawatts of capacity in a first phase.
2023-07-11
Here comes the first offshore wind auction in Portugal
Close to two dozen companies are part of a working group created by APREN to monitor the dossier of offshore wind farms in Portugal.
2023-07-10
Polluting no longer pays: cost of offshore wind is at the level of coal
The cost of offshore wind has been dropping over the past few years significantly, and in the first half of 2023 it reached the price of coal: €67/MWh.
2023-07-07
The EC "aims to double installed capacity by 2025 and reach 750 GW by 2030
Despite this annual record, the pace needs to increase significantly to secure the 750 GW and 480 GW of solar PV and onshore and offshore wind capacity, respectively.
2023-07-06
What is NPEC? Why is it important for the climate transition?
APREN applauds the Government's commitment to accelerating the climate and energy transition, but recalls in a statement that it is necessary to "overcome the obstacles that have plagued the renewable sector for several years," namely "the difficulties...
2023-07-05
"It is not mandatory that the expansion of the network increases tariffs," says APREN
"We have to expand the power grid, but we also have to demystify the issue that increased investment in distribution and transportation infrastructure will increase the electricity bill."
2023-07-03
Permititng is blocking investment of 60 billion in renewables, says APREN
By the end of the decade will dominate photovoltaic solar energy in the country, with 20.4 GW, followed by wind (12.4 GW) and hydro (8.1 GW).
2023-07-03
APREN complains about the difficulties and slowness of the permittingprocess of renewable projects
«Renewables are also central to ensure low energy prices, directly impacting the pockets of the Portuguese», defends in a statement Pedro Amaral Jorge, President of the Board of APREN.