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2022-05-13
European Commission considers raising renewable energy targets for 2030
To this end, it discusses the possibility of faster authorization rules for new projects and a solar strategy that could make solar panels mandatory on the ceilings of all new buildings.
2022-05-13
Portugal no longer produces electricity from coal since the closure of the thermoelectric production of the Pego plant in 2021
The Environment Minister assured that the Government has no intention of recovering electricity production from coal and considered that "retreating into coal" is "retreating to insecurity".
2022-05-09
Portugal is the 11th EU country least dependent on imported energy
Although above the EU average, considering the 27 Member States, Portugal has been reducing its energy dependency since 2000 (85%).
2022-05-09
Portuguese factories are the second most polluting in Europe
The data are from Pordata, whose director speaks of a "very polluting" industry and which also has "a long way to go". 
2022-05-06
Portugal and Spain have already submitted a final proposal to brussels for intervention in gas and electricity prices
The final design of the measure was sent to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition. The essential terms of the agreement will be in line with those already reported.
2022-05-06
"We don't have to invent the wheel of competitiveness because we already have it"
The Secretary of State for Energy argues that Portugal is already competitive by nature for renewable energy projects.
2022-05-06
João Galamba: renewables must be at the service of investment
The Secretary of State says that the country "lives an unprecedented situation": it does not need to attract more investment, but enable the one that is in pipe line.
2022-05-04
Europe installed a record wind capacity in 2021
The most ambitious country was the United Kingdom, followed by Germany, France, Spain, Sweden and Finland.
2022-05-04
Otovo digital solar panel marketplace enters Portugal
Otovo has supported more than 11,000 European households to make the transition to domestic solar energy in seven European markets – reducing around 600,000 tonnes of CO2 over the life of solar installations.
2022-05-04
A solar thermal roadmap for Europe
Solar Heat Europe, the European industry association, is launching 'Energising Europe with Solar Heat - A Solar Thermal Roadmap for Europe' and inviting the solar thermal sector and its supporters to become official signatories to the document.