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2024-10-28
APA fails wind and solar energy platform in Peneda-Gerês Park
The APA lists that it stands out "from the outset the fact that the project area overlaps with the Peneda-Gerês National Park and the Special Area of Conservation.
2024-10-28
Portugal and Europe are becoming dangerously dependent on China
The world's most polluting country controls 80 to 90 percent of the raw materials needed for electric car batteries, wind turbines and solar panels.
2024-10-28
The ports of Aveiro and A Coruña will cooperate in the industrial development around renewable energies
The objective is to "boost ecological transition policies and the promotion of a sustainable industry, focusing on the development of renewable energies, namely offshore wind energy".
2024-10-26
CIM Coimbra has more than one million euros to invest in the energy transition
The contract with the EIB will allow the 19 municipalities that make up CIM Coimbra to benefit from support that helps mitigate the effects of climate change, such as the promotion of the use of renewable energies.
2024-10-25
Is the era of cheap gas coming?
Increased production can make prices plummet.
2024-10-24
Solar Panels: Price drops 25% in 12 months in Germany
The international solar sector continues to experience pressure on solar panel prices, with the consumer continuing to be the top winner.
2024-10-24
Sociopolitical challenges of lithium exploration in Portugal and Brazil
Portugal and Brazil are developing a joint research project where they seek to analyze the socioeconomic, political and environmental impact of lithium extraction.
2024-10-24
Renewable energy communities
Challenges and opportunities for energy democratization in Portugal.
2024-10-24
European Commission finances SMEs in the energy transition
The European Commission manages several programmes that offer direct financing to SMEs in the energy transition and environmental protection.
2024-10-23
Researchers from Coimbra help revolutionize energy efficiency in Europe
The research continues within the scope of BungEES – "Building Up Next-Generation Smart Energy Services Offer and Market Up-take Valorising Energy Efficiency and Flexibility at Demand-Side".