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2024-07-25
"The Government sought to combine ambition with realism in the options taken"
The Minister of Environment and Energy says that the changes to the PNEC 2030 are motivated by the reinforcement of European commitments.
2024-07-25
FEUP researchers create aerial device for wind energy production
Prototype resembles a wing and allows wind to be picked up at high altitudes, unlike traditional wind turbines.
2024-07-25
Is China the bad guy?
Energy policy is critical for economic development and our well-being.
2024-07-23
Public consultation on the revision of the NECP 2030
Inputs can be sent through the PARTICIPA Portal until September 5, 2024.
2024-07-22
Promoting RECs and empowering citizens
The European project EC² has presented conclusions on the subject.
2024-07-22
Wind farms at sea
Minister says Portugal can move forward with "two 1 GW projects" by 2030.
2024-07-21
The 5 major goals of the new climate plan
The Government puts the final revised version of the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 out for public consultation this week with more ambitious targets for renewable energy and emissions reduction.
2024-07-20
Government revises upwards renewables targets for 2030, with even more solar energy, but less hydrogen
The proposal to revise the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 will go into public consultation next Monday.
2024-07-19
New targets in renewables: Portugal leads in political will and regulation, fails in innovation
Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) evaluates 120 countries around the world on the performance of their energy systems and the process of transitioning from fossil fuels and pollutants to renewable energy. Portugal is one of the countries...
2024-07-18
Portugal explores solar energy for the first time as an "emergency room" for the electricity grid
On July 3, REN used EDP's Cerca solar plant to ensure the stability of the electricity grid in the system services market.