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2024-06-21
Europe hits new record of negative electricity prices due to the rise of solar power
Data released by 'Reuters' shows that in the first five months of 2024, Europe's main wholesale energy markets recorded a record number of hours with zero or negative prices during periods of low demand. This forces producers to pay to discharge power or...
2024-06-20
EIB approves high-speed financing in Portugal
Details on the financing of the high-speed train will only be disclosed when the project is contracted.
2024-06-20
Fossil fuel consumption sets new high despite rise in renewables
Developing countries have increased their dependence on coal, gas and oil.
2024-06-19
Companies firm in investing in renewables despite the economic situation
Jerónimo Cunha assured that "for now, there is still no reduction in investment" in renewable energy projects.
2024-06-19
New material makes environmentally friendly conversion of methanol possible
Researchers at Griffith University have developed innovative, environmentally friendly quantum materials capable of driving the transformation of methanol into ethylene glycol.
2024-06-18
Delays in support put the brakes on demand for solar panels
Between January and June 2024, the demand for solar panel installation services fell by 32%, compared to the same period in 2023.
2024-06-18
More than 800 coal-fired power plants in the world could be cost-effectively decommissioned
Older plants are easier to decommission because they are not tied to long-term power purchase agreements. Fossil fuel subsidies are another obstacle.
2024-06-18
Production of hydrogen and renewable gases with incentives of up to €15 million per project
Legal persons, public or private, who wish to develop projects for the production of renewable hydrogen and other renewable gases are eligible for the reinforcement of support.
2024-06-17
Companies will have support to accelerate green technologies in the industry
The Government approved the regulation to Support the Development of a Green Industry, with incentives for companies for renewable technologies, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
2024-06-14
Government opens public consultation on renewable energy licensing
EMER 2030 is intended to support the implementation of renewable energy projects through a more simplified regime.