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2024-10-14
All conditions are met to launch offshore wind auction, says Government
Maria da Graça Carvalho announced that the Government will start the first offshore wind auction, with Luxembourg as an external investor co-financing the project.
2024-10-14
ERSE issues opinion on investment in gas distribution networks for 2025-2029
Opinion on the proposals for development and investment plans in natural gas distribution networks, for the period 2025-2029 (PDIRD-G 2024), for a total of €382.1 million for tariff purposes, presented by the group of 11 gas distribution network...
2024-10-12
Where are the essential minerals for the energy transition? And which are the most 'wealthy' countries?
The world's energy system is currently powered primarily by fossil fuels: the transition to a more environmentally friendly economy will shift the fundamentals from coal, oil, and gas to the minerals needed for solar, wind, nuclear, batteries, and other...
2024-10-11
The world will reach 5,500 GW of new renewables in the next six years
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts massive growth in global renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.
2024-10-11
UNEF underlines the importance of electrification and storage for the future of the sector
The XI Solar Forum, organized by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union, ended after bringing together 1,200 participants and highlighting the importance of electrification and storage for the future of the sector.
2024-10-11
World is on the brink of an irreversible climate catastrophe
The report "2024 State of the Climate Report: Perilous times on planet Earth" warns of the 'dangerous' times ahead.
2024-10-10
Proposal for the State Budget for 2025
The document has already been submitted to the Assembly of the Republic. Measures approved in Parliament without the Government's consent, such as the reduction of the IRS, the VAT on electricity and the end of tolls will cost 740 million.
2024-10-10
Portugal and Spain become a regional mega data hub
The study shows that international submarine cable systems that tie up in Spain have grown by 83% since 2016 and in Portugal by 14%.
2024-10-10
Offshore wind has "kick-off" later this year
The Secretary of State for Energy informed that she would be waiting for an economic analysis so that the Government could decide on the offshore wind auction.
2024-10-10
EU disbursed more than 40% of Recovery and Resilience Facility funds
According to the third annual report on the RRF, Brussels estimates that more than €300 billion will be allocated by the end of the year, as the pace of execution and disbursements accelerated after a slowdown in 2023 caused by Russia's war against...