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2025-10-13
Évora hosts an innovative European pilot in the field of solar desalination and brine valorization
The European project Sol2H2O, funded by the Horizon Europe program, has installed a pioneering experimental pilot in Évora that combines desalination and brine valorization technologies, strengthening national research in this field through collaboration...
2025-10-13
Government sets rules for licensing biomass power plants
Ordinance No. 358/2025/1 establishes the requirements for applications for production and operation licenses for biomass power plants, revoking the previous Ordinance No. 267/2022, of November 3.
2025-10-13
CPE: the new gold of Energy Efficiency
Unlike most business models, which rely on consumers, the opportunity of Energy Saving Certificates (ESC) depends on non-consumers. ESCs turn energy efficiency into a market, not just an obligation.
2025-10-13
Biofuel production emits 16% more CO2 than fossil fuels
Study reveals that land used to grow biofuels could feed 1.3 billion people. Just 3% of this area with solar panels would be enough to generate the same energy.
2025-10-13
Engineer designs innovative floating wind turbine with double rotor and no anchoring
The solution promises greater efficiency and a drastically reduced environmental impact.
2025-10-13
Environment and Energy reinforce 2026 investment
The State Budget for 2026 (OE2026) foresees an increase of 2,495.3 million euros for the Environment and Energy sector, a rise of 4.9% compared to 2025.
2025-10-13
More energy efficiency in the use of electronic devices with new European Commission rules for electric chargers
With the approval by the European Commission of new ecological design requirements for external power supplies, electronic devices used daily will become more energy-efficient, less harmful to the environment, and easier to use.
2025-10-10
Government puts support for buildings and transport up for consultation
Learn about the support programs that the Government plans to implement between 2026 and 2032, which are now open for public consultation.
2025-10-10
Used solar panels can have a new life and help reduce waste
Australian researchers advocate for the creation of a national system for the safe reuse of solar panels and warn about the growing environmental problem caused by the end of life of these devices.
2025-10-10
Government strengthens energy sovereignty with increased national production
After the April 2025 blackout, the Government wants to reduce external vulnerability and strengthen the resilience of the network by focusing on domestic production, storage management, source diversification, and reinforcing energy interconnections...