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2023-12-11
Dams in Portugal reach a new all-time high
In November the country reached a new peak in the utilization of its hydroelectric capacity, and last week, on December 6, that record was broken again.
2023-12-11
The photovoltaic sector expects countries participating in COP28 to "commit to tripling renewable energy capacity"
Just like the previous edition left a lot to be desired, this one doesn't start off on the right foot, as only the choice of location is curious, to say the least, since the United Arab Emirates is a country whose source of wealth lies in fossil fuels.
2023-12-11
European Parliament and Council of the EU reach provisional agreement on the revision of the EPBD
Everything now points to a new standard for zero-emission buildings and a strengthening of energy renovation.
2023-12-11
The decisive role of people in the energy transition
Findings from the World Energy Markets Observatory 2023.
2023-12-11
Hydroelectric production hits new all-time high
In the last month, renewable production supplied 87% of the electricity consumed and Portugal exported more electricity to Spain than it imported.
2023-12-11
COP final text proposal does not commit to ending fossil fuels
In a juggling act of words, the text being negotiated at COP28 speaks only of "reducing both the consumption and production of fossil fuels, in a fair, orderly and equitable manner".
2023-12-11
COP28. Minister of the Environment defends increased ambition in the final declaration
Fossil fuels are at the centre of discussions and disagreements at the climate conference, with poorer countries advocating a differentiated position vis-à-vis big polluters.
2023-12-10
Alqueva will receive the largest floating photovoltaic project in Europe
The Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company (EDIA) has launched the procedure for the installation of the largest floating photovoltaic project in Europe, with 45 million euros of the tender base price, said the Government.
2023-12-10
Brussels wants a new global pact for the energy transition at COP28
The targets to limit global warming continue to fall short of the targets called for in the Paris Agreement and with the climate summit taking place in Dubai, Brussels wants to form a new pact.
2023-12-09
Portugal does not commit to carbon neutrality before 2045
Ana Fontoura Gouveia admitted that the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 is ambitious, but that it is necessary to ensure a fair energy transition for citizens.