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2024-10-06
Research wants to facilitate the recycling of photovoltaic modules
The recycling of photovoltaic modules was not a major concern for the sector, as there was still a limited diffusion of solar energy on a global scale. Today, the scenario is quite different: solar photovoltaic is even part of the strategy for buildings.
2024-10-05
Government moves forward with the creation of a new Climate Agency
According to the Minister of Environment and Energy, the agency's main objective will be "much faster than the Environmental Fund is today", recognizing that the employees of this fund do not work in the area 100%.
2024-10-04
ERSE- Video of the Working Session to amend the Manual of Procedures for the Global Management of the National Electricity System
ERSE is preparing, by the end of 2024, the launch of a public consultation to amend the Manual of Procedures for the Global Management of the National Electricity System (MPGGS) for the implementation of the aFRR (frequency restoration reserves with...
2024-10-04
Contracts for the purchase of energy will now have a market
The Government will approve the creation of the power purchase agreement (PPA) market in the extraordinary Council of Ministers dedicated to energy and mobility.
2024-10-04
Renovation of wind and solar plants exempted from new environmental assessment
The measure was announced today by the Government as part of a package of measures for the energy transition.
2024-10-02
114 million euros for water and waste management tenders - Alentejo 2030
The objective, according to CCDR Alentejo, is that the supported projects promote "a more efficient management of natural resources and the reduction of environmental impact".
2024-10-02
Portugal above average in terms of energy efficiency
 The data are from Eurostat, published on its website.
2024-10-01
PNEC 2030 will be approved by the Council of Ministers on Friday
The revision of the PNEC 2030 sets more ambitious targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, for the increase in the share of renewable energy, outlining a clear trajectory to achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
2024-10-01
Government approves investment of 83 million euros for renewable hydrogen production
At stake are projects covering different technologies and sectors, from the production of hydrogen from renewable sources to its use in transport and industry.
2024-10-01
Renewables supply 73% of the electricity consumed by September
The production of "solar energy was responsible for 10% of this supply, a growth of 35% compared to the previous year, with hydropower accounting for 31%".