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2024-11-26
Wind on Sunday launched wind production in Portugal to new all-time high
Portugal had never produced so much electricity from the wind as last Sunday, REN revealed. 
2024-11-25
Research carried out in Portugal helps Belgium to manage wind energy at sea
A project by the research institute Inesc Tec gives electricity grid operators a tool to reward the most accurate forecasts of electricity production.
2024-11-24
Government welcomes COP29 agreement but wanted "more ambition" on mitigation
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, highlights the leading role of the European Union in Baku in "very challenging" negotiations. But not all countries were satisfied.
2024-11-22
National energy dependence rises 4.2 points to 69.9% in 2022
National energy dependence increased by 4.2 percentage points to 69.9% in 2022, reinforcing the growing trend recorded since 2020, the National Statistics Institute (INE) announced today.
2024-11-22
Renewable energy production falls 6.1% in 2022
The weight of renewables in electricity production fell to 51.0% in 2022, due to a cut to almost half of the availability of hydro production.
2024-11-21
ERSE puts PDIRD E 2024 proposal for public consultation
Development and Investment Plan of the National Distribution Network for the period 2026 to 2030 (PDIRD-E 2024). Deadline for receiving contributions 03/01/2025.
2024-11-21
Reform in support is key to greener houses
High costs and bureaucracy have blocked adherence to energy efficiency measures.
2024-11-21
Guterres calls for more efforts after disappointment with draft agreement
The vague new draft agreement text on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy was rejected by most countries at COP29.
2024-11-21
Secretary of State for the Sea reaffirms commitment to offshore wind energy
"Floating wind platforms, positioned further from the coast and capable of taking advantage of stronger winds, are an essential part of our strategy," said the Secretary of State for the Sea.
2024-11-21
EU makes historic progress in tackling climate change
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union (EU) recorded a historic reduction of 8.3% in 2023, according to the 2024 Progress Report on Climate Action presented by the European Commission.