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2024-01-15
The advantages of Energy Communities for decarbonisation
CERs aim to promote the production, distribution and consumption of local energy, in a democratic and sustainable way, contributing to the decarbonisation of our planet.
2024-01-14
Pressure mounts on renewables and reporting
2024 is the year to deliver the final version of the National Energy and Climate Plan, which puts pressure on renewable capacity. 
2024-01-14
Iceland to enter a volcano's magma chamber for unlimited geothermal energy
Inspired by Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, the country is carrying out a world-first project.
2024-01-14
World's largest wooden wind turbine powers 400 homes
The tower is built in seven sections with 28 modules, and the thick walls use 144 layers of laminated wood veneers from spruce.
2024-01-13
Sines power plant supplied a third of the electricity consumed in Portugal
According to REN data, it has been losing weight, having ensured only 4% of electricity consumption in 2020.
2024-01-11
Energy regulator admits more frequent electricity price revision
Deviations such as the one that gave rise to the historic jump in tariff debt can be mitigated with further revisions.
2024-01-11
Global renewable electricity increased by 50% between 2022 and 2023, but pace is insufficient
According to the IEA's Renewables 2023 report, around 507 GW came online last year, with three-quarters of these new installations being photovoltaic.
2024-01-11
"Portugal has been able to achieve resilience and stability in energy prices"
António Mexia said that in the energy sector in Portugal there are still "some ancient tribes".
2024-01-10
Energy is the biggest winner of interest rate cuts
After the fastest interest rate hike ever to curb the escalation of inflation, 2024 is now expected to be marked by the reversal of central bank action.
2024-01-10
New Study Says Covering the Sahara with Solar Panels Could Alter the Climate
But a study published this week warns that building a "giant solar park" in the Sahara Desert would reduce the amount of sunlight panels in other regions would receive.