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2025-03-19
Advanced Bioenergy Association clarifies the advantages of biomethane
Biomethane is a renewable and cleaner alternative to natural gas. Produced from the controlled decomposition of organic waste, it contributes significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
2025-03-19
LNEG coordinates research project on new materials for concentrating solar thermal energy (CSP)
The results of this project constitute a contribution to the development of concentrative solar thermal energy technologies for high temperatures.
2025-03-19
Portugal is one of the EU countries that produces the most electricity from renewable energy
Portugal is the second country in the European Union (EU) that produced the most electricity from renewable energy in 2024 (87.4%), mainly from wind and hydro production.
2025-03-17
ERSE promoted a debate on the new regulatory period for 2026-2029
During this initiative, ERSE also released the "Regulatory Atlas of the Electricity Sector", a publication that provides a physical and economic characterization of the electricity sector and ERSE's regulatory action in recent years, with a particular...
2025-03-13
LNEG leads project to boost concentrating solar thermal energy technology
The project, called "NEWS4CSP – New Materials for Concentrating Solar Power", has as its main objective to improve the efficiency and reliability of thermal energy storage systems through the use of molten salts and new anti-corrosion protection...
2025-03-13
Requirements of the Technological Free Zone in Viana do Castelo approved
The Viana do Castelo FTZ applies to innovation and development projects associated with the production of electricity from renewable energies from an oceanic source or location, the transport and use of electricity, in an oceanic environment, for the...
2025-03-12
Trump's "drill, baby, drill" policy promises to keep the world dependent on fossil fuels
During a conference, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright reiterated the need to increase, not reduce, the world's dependence on fossil fuels.
2025-03-12
Cork oaks or solar panels, that is the question
Four questions and answers about the Government's felling authorizations.
2025-03-11
Citizens' Commission on Environment and Energy proposes measures to accelerate and democratise access to renewable energy
The 230 independent citizens, divided into 13 Commissions similar to the Commissions of the Assembly of the Republic, developed and approved 49 proposals that are now under public consultation until March 14th.
2025-03-07
Demand for renewable fuels will double by 2050, says consultant
Bain & Company's study predicts that this growth will be driven by the marine and aviation industry, with renewable aviation fuel having the fastest growth.