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2023-12-11
Hydroelectric production hits new all-time high
In the last month, renewable production supplied 87% of the electricity consumed and Portugal exported more electricity to Spain than it imported.
2023-12-11
COP final text proposal does not commit to ending fossil fuels
In a juggling act of words, the text being negotiated at COP28 speaks only of "reducing both the consumption and production of fossil fuels, in a fair, orderly and equitable manner".
2023-12-11
COP28. Minister of the Environment defends increased ambition in the final declaration
Fossil fuels are at the centre of discussions and disagreements at the climate conference, with poorer countries advocating a differentiated position vis-à-vis big polluters.
2023-12-10
Alqueva will receive the largest floating photovoltaic project in Europe
The Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company (EDIA) has launched the procedure for the installation of the largest floating photovoltaic project in Europe, with 45 million euros of the tender base price, said the Government.
2023-12-10
Brussels wants a new global pact for the energy transition at COP28
The targets to limit global warming continue to fall short of the targets called for in the Paris Agreement and with the climate summit taking place in Dubai, Brussels wants to form a new pact.
2023-12-09
Portugal does not commit to carbon neutrality before 2045
Ana Fontoura Gouveia admitted that the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 is ambitious, but that it is necessary to ensure a fair energy transition for citizens.
2023-12-08
Member States and EP agree on carbon-neutral buildings from 2030
The agreement stipulates that carbon neutrality of buildings is achieved through moderate energy consumption and the use of low-carbon energy sources.
2023-12-08
Portugal rises in the Climate Change Performance Index
The Climate Change Performance Index reflects the performance of each country's climate policies and is calculated to include climate mitigation progress in 63 countries and the European Union, which account for 90% of global emissions.
2023-12-07
Morocco and Portugal sign a joint declaration on an electricity interconnection project at COP28
Morocco underlines its intention to excel in the global fight against climate change.
2023-12-06
Photovoltaic Solar Panel - Balance November 2023 (Month #84)
 As usual, production continues to fall until December.