Sun Day 2018

APREN marked the Sun Day with a round table dedicated to "Solar PV production in Portugal. The event took place on May 3, at Instituto Superior Técnico.

APREN and the Universities

APREN has been promoting a cycle of round tables, to be held in different institutions of higher education in Portugal, to celebrate the thematic days related to renewable energy sources. The aim is to consolidate the association's relationship with universities, through an active role in the dissemination of information on renewable energies, in a pedagogic and engaging way.

The Sun Day

The Sun Day, created under the United Nations Environment Program, aims to alert to the benefits of the sun and its importance as a source of energy.

Solar energy

The production of electricity using the sun is possible through photovoltaic solar panels or solar thermal panels. The Sun can also be used to heat domestic water or industrial processes, avoiding the use of electricity or gas.