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2025-07-10
Installation of solar panels in Portugal experiences first decline in five years
Pedro Amaral Jorge admits some "concern" with this slowdown, as the increase in investment in solar energy, a competitive resource compared to other sources of electricity, could be a trump card to attract new large consumers.
2025-07-07
Inaugural session of BioImpacte+ combines solar energy and biodiversity in Monforte
Session promoted by APREN, which included the participation of the Monforte City Council and APA, highlights the role of photovoltaic solar plants in the regeneration of biodiversity and local sustainable development.
2025-07-05
The big renewable energy meeting is back in Lisbon.
On October 2nd and 3rd, the Great Auditorium of Culturgest in Lisbon will once again host the Portugal Renewable Energy Summit (#PRES), the annual conference of APREN.
2025-06-26
Tábua will have a professional training center in climate and energy transition
The CTE is a specialised center in the field of energy transition, granted between the IEFP, the APE, and the APREN.
2025-06-25
The more renewable energy there is, the cheaper electricity is.
The president of the board of APREN is the guest this Wednesday of Voices in the Minute.
2025-06-19
APREN reaffirms: the blackout did not originate from renewables and calls for an enhancement of European energy sovereignty
2025-06-18
Law on electricity producers' rents to municipalities needs clarification, says APREN
The issue at hand is a recent opinion from the advisory council of the Attorney General's Office, sent to the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), which concludes that municipalities with electricity production centers are entitled...
2025-06-18
"Renewables were not the cause" of the blackout
The APREN advocates measures to prevent similar situations in the future.
2025-06-17
Blackout: Renewables welcome conclusions of investigation and call for investments
"Let's be clear: solar photovoltaic energy was not the cause of the blackout," reads a joint statement from several associations, namely, APREN, UNEF, SolarPower Europe, Global Solar Council, and Global Renewables Alliance.
2025-06-15
Wind energy is growing, but Portugal is still far from climate goals.
Pedro Amaral Jorge emphasises that the current pace is below what is necessary: "We are significantly delayed in relation to the implementation of the goals since 2019. Aside from some repowering projects, the great recent expansion has occurred in...