Production
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in Mainland Portugal
(august 2019)
During the first eight months of 2019, renewable energy sources have represented 51.8% of the electricity production mix in mainland Portugal.
Distribution of the electricity generation by source
(August 2017 until August 2019)
August data show a greater dependence on fossil energy sources, largely due to the continuing drought situation.
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (January until December of 2018)
From January until December of 2018, renewable energy sources accounted for 31.1% of the overall electricity production of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in the Autonomous Region of Azores (January until December of 2018)
From January until December 2018, renewable energy sources accounted for 39% of the overall electricity production of the Autonomous Region of Azores.
Evolution of the Electricity Generation in Mainland Portugal
The greater use of Portuguese endogenous and renewable resources for the production of electricity has altered the composition of the electricity production mix in Portugal and has, consecutively, played an increasingly important role in the satisfaction of consumption.