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2025-05-30
Government sets renewable energy targets for industry and transport by 2030.
The now approved decree-law aims to ensure that, by 2030, 16% of the energy consumed in industry and 29% in the transport sector comes from renewable sources. These targets are temporarily applicable until the European Union directives on the promotion...
2025-05-29
Energy associations present 10 priorities for the new Government
The proposals cover topics such as energy security, decarbonisation, simplification of processes, and dialogue with civil society.
2025-05-29
Is Portugal paying more for electricity than Spain?
It is not true, says REN's manager, who points to unknown costs.
2025-05-29
Electricity: out of sight, close to the heart
Access to electricity is critical even for gas infrastructures. And if we aim to reduce natural gas consumption through the production of green hydrogen, we will really need enormous volumes of renewable electricity.
2025-05-29
Blackout. "The violence was such that it was impossible to stop at the border," REN advances.
The executive administrator of REN, João Conceição, has no doubts that the entire sector did its homework well.
2025-05-29
In the first month after the Iberian blackout, Portugal paid 60% more for electricity than Spain.
Import restrictions on electricity have been eased, but they still create additional costs for the Portuguese grid.
2025-05-28
One month after the blackout: REN imposes limits and consumers are waiting for answers.
The total interconnection capacity with Spain has still not been restored. REN continues to impose limits on energy imports.
2025-05-27
The government will transform the debts of the PALOP into funds for the environment.
Maria da Graça Carvalho also states that, following the Iberian blackout, she asked the European Commissioner for Energy to consider a new way of thinking about energy grids.
2025-05-27
Solar and wind production records keep electricity prices low.
In Portugal, solar production reached a new historical record, with 26 GWh generated on May 24th. Wind production also showed an increase, though of only 1%.
2025-05-27
Environment distributes 19 million for 112 community and self-consumption projects
There is a remaining allocation of 19 million that will be shared among more applications.