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2025-05-21
The Portuguese government sends a letter to pressure France to strengthen electricity interconnections with the Iberian Peninsula.
The energy ministers of Portugal and Spain want a meeting with France to advance the stalled interconnection projects through the Pyrenees.
2025-05-21
Public Consultation No. 133 - ERSE
Manual of Procedures for the registration and bilateral contracting of electrical energy (MP PPA). Deadline for receiving contributions: 20/06/2025.
2025-05-20
Forests receive support of 21.9 million euros
The government has authorized the Environmental Fund to pay 31.4 million euros in funding for forests, the largest share, but also for energy efficiency, decarbonization, and efficient water use.
2025-05-20
Portugal sets records in solar production as demand increases
The market set a new historical record for daily photovoltaic energy production, reaching 26 GWh on May 15.
2025-05-19
IAPMEI opens a new notice on Wednesday for support for energy efficiency in the industry
The second notice of the competition to support the energy efficiency of the industry has a budget of 32.5 million euros.
2025-05-19
Government extends the conclusion of solar auction projects by another year
The decision, formalized through a dispatch signed by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, was published today by the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) and is based on the impacts of the current geopolitical...
2025-05-19
Portugal eases import restrictions and approaches the (lower) price of Spain.
Since Sunday, Portugal has raised the limit on electric imports from Spain, allowing for greater alignment with the lower prices on the other side. Exchanges after the blackout have not yet returned to normal.
2025-05-15
Renewables, networks and billing: what 'links' and separates the parties in energy
The bet on renewable energies, networks, and storage is quite consensual among parties. The biggest differences lie in the policies regarding the energy bill.
2025-05-13
REN issued warnings about the risks of blackout in its latest investment plan.
The document dates back to December 2024. Months later, Portugal and Spain experienced a historic blackout.
2025-05-13
The case of the PPA as a strategic pillar for the energy transition and competitiveness in the Iberian Peninsula
The energy sector is crucial for economic development, however, it has faced great instability in recent years.