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2021-05-05
Experts expect wind energy costs to drop 35% by 2035
Technological and commercial advances are expected to reduce the cost of wind energy
2021-05-05
Fulfilling Paris Agreement will quadruple demand for minerals by 2040
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), if the energy transition were faster to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of the century, the mineral needs for these technologies would be multiplied by six.
2021-05-05
Graciólica Project is seen as an example by Europe
The decarbonization of Azores involves the expansion and use of geothermal energy, as well as a project that combines wind and solar energy.
2021-05-05
European Climate Law is on the right track but not enough
Although Europe takes the lead in measures against climate change, the targets will not be sufficient to reach the Paris Agreement.
2021-05-05
European consortium wants to know energy habits of the Portuguese
An online questionnaire helps to understand the energy consumption profiles, in order to support the design of interventions that encourage the adoption of more sustainable habits, and to produce information to support energy policies.
2021-05-05
2MW tidal turbine goes into operation in Scotland
In addition to hydroelectric dams, solar panels, and giant wind towers, we now have a tidal turbine that further expands alternative energy sources.
2021-05-05
Buildings + Sustainable Program returns in the summer of 2021
Thus, it will be another 30 million euros to make houses more efficient, using windows and solar panels.
2021-05-04
Without coal-fired power plant in Sines, servers will heat the waters of São Torpes beach
From 2023, the waters of São Torpes beach, in Sines, might heat up again, due to a new sustainable project that will be born in the region: a data center, which servers will be 100% powered by renewable energy.
2021-05-04
Test protocol shows the main quality differences between photovoltaic panels
To ensure the quality of photovoltaic panels, manufacturers use test methods that include exposing the panels to physical changes in pressure and temperature.
2021-05-04
Águas do Porto extends powers to the Energy area
Águas do Porto becomes the first integrated utility player of a municipal nature in Portugal