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2025-10-13
NetZeroCities initiative drives debate on the Heating and Cooling Strategy in European cities
The NetZeroCities project launched the EU Cities Mission Policy Lab, an initiative that will give European cities an active role in shaping the future EU Heating and Cooling Strategy and the Electrification Action Plan.
2025-10-13
Photovoltaics lead the growth of renewable energy until 2030, predicts the IEA
Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, driven mainly by solar photovoltaic energy.
2025-10-13
ERSE approves the Tariff Regulations of the Electricity Sector
The Tariff Regulation (RT) of the Electric Sector aims to update the regulation mechanisms and methodologies regarding allowed revenues and the tariff structure.
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.