Production
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in Mainland Portugal
(January until December of 2018)
Since the beginning of the year, renewable energy sources (RES) have contributed to a significant share in the electricity production mix, which has translated in 53,1% of the overall electricity production (55 133 GWh).
Distribution of the electricity generation by source
(December of 2016 until December of 2018)
The results reflect a significant increase in the renewable production compared to 2017, largely due to the months of March and April, which were characterized by a far above average hydroelectric productivity.
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (January until June of 2018)
From January until June of 2018, renewable energy sources accounted for 38.6 % (161 GWh) of the overall electricity production of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Electricity Generation by Energy Sources in the Autonomous Region of Azores (January until June of 2018)
From January until June, renewable energy sources accounted for 41.3 % (158 GWh) 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.