Press

2024-06-21
Incorporation of renewable energy in electricity generation reached 84.5% in May
Portugal continues to secure the third position of the countries with the highest incorporation of renewable energy in electricity generation.
2024-06-17
University of Évora hosts historic meeting of the solar energy sector
The event has the participation of APREN.
2024-06-15
Wind provides a quarter of Portugal's energy, but wind farm renovation is a challenge
Publication of the report prepared by INEGI, in partnership with the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN) on wind production in 2023.
2024-06-15
Wind energy reaches record in Portugal, but how far can it grow?
Pedro Amaral Jorge believes that "we have the conditions to increase wind capacity in Portugal", but notes that "the challenges we have for wind power" are similar to those already faced by solar energy.
2024-06-07
New electricity market rules: towards a more stable and sustainable model
The EU is trying to protect its citizens against market volatility, but it will also have to create conditions that attract private investment.
2024-06-06
What are the challenges of the energy transition for the distribution network?
"The energy transition is the biggest contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions", recalls Pedro Amaral Jorge.
2024-06-07
The growth of decentralised photovoltaics in Portugal
Photovoltaics in Portugal entered an upward curve between 2018 and 2019, having surpassed the threshold of 1 GW of installed capacity in 2020.
2024-06-03
Electricity grids: "We have no objection to investing, but there is reasonableness"
APREN's participation in the second conference organized by E-Redes.
2024-05-30
The energy transition and the future of work in the energy sector
The energy transition is central to tackling the climate crisis and is already happening at a rapid pace, but the lack of labour can be a major constraint to achieving this ambition.
2024-05-28
New recommendations from the European Commission are "the only way to ensure energy independence"
APREN applauds the guidelines and recommendations issued by the European Commission, which provide for an increase in investment in renewable energy to address the energy crisis and insecurity triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.