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2023-11-27
Ambition in renewables? "Portugal will fall short of the 2030 targets"
An expert from the British consultancy Aurora Energy Research explains to JE why he believes that the updated PNEC 2030 should be below the planned targets.
2023-11-27
OE2024: Reduced VAT approved for the acquisition of solar energy equipment
The acquisition, installation, maintenance and repair of equipment for capturing and using solar, wind and geothermal energy will now pay a reduced VAT rate (6%), according to a proposal to amend the OE2024 of Livre approved today.
2023-11-27
Portugal is increasingly a benchmark in renewable energies
At the beginning of November, and for 7 days, between October 31st and November 6th, Portugal was exclusively powered by renewable energies.
2023-11-27
Great potential of green hydrogen pointed out in Portugal
By 2025, a target of 6.1 gigawatts of power is planned, down from 7 gigawatts previously set for the end of the decade.
2023-11-25
What is green hydrogen? What do we need it for?
Green hydrogen is an important part of the clean energy mix and Portugal wants to produce hydrogen on a large scale using renewable energy, solar and wind. But there are also obstacles.
2023-11-25
Hydrogen refuelling network in Portugal
Portugal needs to build a hydrogen refuelling network with at least 37 stations by 2030, in an investment estimated at €219 million.
2023-11-24
Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050 (ELPPE)
The approval of the ELPPE also includes the creation of the "National Energy Poverty Observatory" and a "Citizen Energy Space" model.
2023-11-24
Green hydrogen beaten by grey, IEA report reveals
The share of low-emission hydrogen, from renewables, nuclear or CO2 capture, still represents a minority share of global generation and consumption rates.
2023-11-24
Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050 (ELPPE)
The approval of the ELPPE also includes the creation of the "National Energy Poverty Observatory" and a "Citizen Energy Space" model.
2023-11-23
Connection to the grid that remains in Pego may go to auction
Government says that the remaining capacity at Pego (260 MW) is being analysed "in light of the needs of the region", and may proceed to tender.