Government will extend the status of Electro-Intensive Customer
A change in existing legislation is planned by the end of the year.
2024-12-09
Evaluation of Portugal by the European Commission
In sync with Goldman Sachs' forecasts.
2024-12-09
Renewables supply 72% of national electricity consumption
In 2023, renewable production supplied 61% of electricity consumption in Portugal, for a total of 31.2 TWh, the highest value ever in the national system.
2024-12-08
Offshore wind. Tender launched by Denmark in the North Sea was left empty
Operators retreat due to costs and high risk. Portugal wants to launch an auction for offshore wind next year.
2024-12-08
Scientists develop innovative technology that transforms sunlight and water into hydrogen fuel
Using a special photocatalyst, this new technology could help create a cheaper, more abundant and sustainable hydrogen fuel for various applications.
2024-12-05
Perspectives on biomass in Portugal
Future Energy Leaders Portugal (FELPT) recently published a white paper on the energy use of forest biomass in Portugal.
2024-12-05
Europe's oldest nuclear power plant to close in 2033
The Swiss approved the phasing out of nuclear power, which accounts for 29% of the country's electricity supply, in a referendum in 2017.
2024-12-05
Study shows that the color of solar modules influences the acceptance of photovoltaic energy in buildings
When photovoltaic modules have a similar color to the roof or façade of the building, there is a greater receptivity to the installation of this technology.
2024-12-05
Can we produce hydrogen from water and sunlight?
Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using solar energy is a promise of a truly renewable fuel – but until now, it wasn't possible to do it outside the lab.
2024-12-04
Portugal among the countries with the least energy independence in the EU
Most EU countries still have a long way to go to achieve energy independence. Still, in the energy field, the European bloc is excellent in terms of cleanliness and efficiency.
