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2025-04-09
China advances in hydrogen production by splitting water with solar energy
This is a breakthrough in photocatalytic dissociation of water for hydrogen production through "structural remodeling" and "element replacement" in a semiconductor material.
2025-04-09
"New Government will launch offshore auction", says Minister of Environment
The Minister of Environment and Energy said today that the offshore wind auction will be launched by the Government that emerges from the early elections on May 18.
2025-04-08
Solar energy breaks global record with 2,000 TWh
The figure is revealed in the latest Global Electricity Review 2025, from the British think tank Ember.
2025-04-08
European wind industry calls on governments to strengthen energy security
The European wind industry met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss the future of the sector. The annual event of the European WindEurope association, entitled 'WindEurope Copenhagen - Copenhagen Call to Action', on wind energy aims to alert European...
2025-04-08
Plug-in solar PV: an emerging segment gaining traction in Europe
SolarPower Europe launches its first report on plug-in solar PV, which analyzes the growth, opportunities, challenges and regulatory landscape of the plug-in solar PV segment. Germany is the leader, with more than 780 thousand systems registered in 2024.
2025-04-03
Energy storage tender will support 41 projects
The Government has announced the conclusion of the 100 million euro tender to promote energy storage.
2025-04-02
Energy consumption in the first quarter hits record
According to REN data, electricity consumption in the first three months of the year was the highest ever.
2025-04-02
There are days when electricity enters the system at negative prices and the consumer benefits, but barely notices it
Last Sunday, electricity prices reached negative prices and the production of solar and wind energy even had to stop.
2025-04-01
Portugal has renewables to give, sell and... turn off
Over the weekend, REN made one of the biggest cuts ever in the production of renewable electricity in Portugal, ordering the shutdown of much of the country's existing solar and wind capacity for a few hours.
2025-04-01
EC approves Portuguese projects that strengthen protection for critical raw materials
In Portugal, four projects were distinguished with this "seal" of credibility: three related to lithium and one to copper.