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2024-04-02
Renewables alleviate the price of electricity. The sector is asking for solutions, from batteries to market reform.
The prices at which producers sell electricity have been easing significantly, which may have benefits on electricity bills but puts pressure on the renewables sector.
2024-03-28
The 12 major challenges of the new Minister of Environment and Energy
APREN has been very vocal in demanding better permitting conditions by public authorities.
2024-03-25
Will end-of-life solar panels end up in a mountain of garbage?
Solar panels reaching the end of their life will grow in the coming years. They will therefore be a relevant source of e-waste. 
2024-03-13
Dams and solar panels set new renewable production records in March
The most recent APREN bulletin shows that in February the average hourly price recorded at MIBEL in Portugal (57.5 euros per MWh) represents a reduction of 42.5% compared to the same period last year.
2024-03-13
Renewables saved 133 euros per month for each Portuguese family
Electricity production based on renewable energy sources had a strongly positive impact on the consumer-borne price in 2022.
2024-03-13
Installation of solar panels on homes stalls in 2023
The installation of solar production units for self-consumption has grown sharply, considering all types of installations, from domestic to business.
2024-03-04
PPAs are arousing more and more interest in Europe
Although it has seen some ups and downs, this market is entering an expansion phase globally.
2024-03-04
2023 has closed with green key
Last year, the percentage of renewable incorporation in production reached an all-time high of 70.7%.
2024-03-03
Districts of Braga and Bragança produce half of all hydropower production in the country
Last year, the use of fossil fuels accounted for only 19.5% of electricity consumption, the lowest value in the last 14 years, according to data from APREN.
2024-02-28
Labor shortage halts solar expansion in the country
The president of APREN says that "what is most needed is technical personnel for the assembly of the plants".