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2025-10-03
Government does not rule out request for compensation from Spain for blackout damages
At the APREN conference, the Minister of Environment and Energy did not hide that she was 'pleased' to hear European experts conclude that 'there is no doubt that it was a blackout in Spain, which affected Portugal.'
2025-10-03
Worst European blackout in 20 years destroyed Portugal's defense plan
It was caused by high voltage, being the first blackout of this type, as they are normally caused by low voltage.
2025-10-02
Spain more dependent on natural gas after Iberian blackout
According to data provided by Ember, gas usage for network services doubled in May compared to the same period last year, representing 57% of the electricity price, compared to 14% in 2024.
2025-10-02
Government wants to tighten control over the implementation of renewable projects
According to the Secretary of State for Energy, Jean Barroca, 'there are at least 3 gigawatts of renewable power scheduled to come online by the end of next year' in Portugal.
2025-10-02
Government announces study on the costs of energy systems
Executive promises greater transparency in the sector with quarterly disclosure of data by technology. By the end of 2026, 3 GW of new capacity is expected to be operational.
2025-10-02
Through renewable energies we are more independent
What is missing in countries like Portugal, seen as pioneers in the adoption of renewable energies and in reducing energy dependence compared to other markets, is taking the next step and understanding how to combine the ongoing structural change with...
2025-10-02
Offshore wind auction. 'Complex' for the DGEG, 'frustrating' for the developers
The offshore wind energy auction is being prepared. The developers remain interested, but there is also frustration and warnings.
2025-10-02
Natural gas consumption increases in August and renewables provide more than 74% of electricity
Provisional data from the Rapid Statistics of Fossil Fuels and Rapid Statistics of Renewable Energies from the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) reveal that, in August 2025, global fossil fuel consumption, on a rolling year basis,...
2025-10-02
Consumo de eletricidade em Portugal dispara para máximo histórico no acumulado até setembro
Demand reached 39.2 TWh, the highest value in 15 years. Renewables accounted for 70% of consumption, and natural gas surged in the electricity generation sector.
2025-10-02
Renewable energy supplied 57% of consumption in September
Adene points out that, compared to September of last year, total renewable electricity production increased by about 6.6%, as a result of the increase in photovoltaic solar (27%), wind (2.2%), and biomass (1.2%)