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2023-10-25
Energy mix Portuguese includes a higher percentage of renewables than the European Union average
"Portugal is one of the most decarbonized countries in the European Union, and is on the right track to transform its entire energy system and accelerate the development of renewable energy. This is said by the European Commission.
2023-10-25
Electricity production in Madeira reaches the highest value in the last 11 years
Gross electricity production in the Autonomous Region of Madeira exceeded 935.6 GWh in 2022, representing an increase of 5.3% compared to 2021, according to data from the Regional Directorate of Statistics.
2023-10-25
How can Europe avoid another energy crisis?
The consequences of the energy crisis are still reverberating through homes and communities, as well as revealing several weaknesses on the continent.
2023-10-24
IEA predicts fossil fuel peaks this decade and warms of 2.4 degrees
Fossil fuel consumption will peak this decade, but it will no longer be in time to avoid global warming of 2.4 degrees Celsius, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Tuesday.
2023-10-24
National energy and climate plans need more ambition, say European environmentalists
Portugal also needs to improve its emissions reduction target.
2023-10-24
Portugal's dependence on gas for electricity production has risks
The European Commission warned on Tuesday that Portugal's dependence on gas for electricity production has "growing risks" to energy security, worsening with extreme droughts, although it guarantees a "well-prepared" European Union (EU) for the winter.
2023-10-24
European Commission wants to multiply by 10 offshore wind capacity installations in the EU
Wind energy, both onshore, which accounts for 92% of installed wind capacity, and offshore, is crucial for electricity production in the EU, accounting for an average of 16% of the electricity consumed in the EU.
2023-10-24
Brussels proposes financial support and shorter permits for EU to have 500 GW of wind
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed support, financing and shorter permits for the European Union (EU) to increase the total installed wind capacity to 500 GW/year in 2030, when it is estimated that six billion euros will need to be invested.
2023-10-24
Brussels admits to extending gas price cap mechanism in 2024
Although the bloc has full gas stocks, Brussels does not rule out the possibility of extending the price cap mechanism. Fourth joint gas purchase moves forward on November 23.
2023-10-24
Energy and Climate Plan doesn't just fall short on renewables. We need to improve efficiency and reduce emissions
PNEC is still under review, but the draft version has not convinced either the president or environmentalists who are calling for more ambition. The Portuguese plan is not yet aligned with European targets.