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2025-11-12
High electricity demand makes diverse and resilient energy urgent, says the IEA
Annual outlooks indicate that renewables, led by solar energy, will grow faster than any other major energy source in the coming years.
2025-11-12
Support for the purchase of windows and solar panels: Ombudsman calls for a review of procedures
The ombudsman appeals to the Ministry of the Environment and the Environmental Fund to provide clearer procedures and ensure that the platforms used are more accessible.
2025-11-12
With green hydrogen and offshore wind, the fuels of the future 'made in Portugal' will be cheaper than diesel
However, for this scenario to become a reality, the government must take the offshore wind turbine auction for 2 gigawatts out of the drawer by 2030.
2025-11-10
Portugal will convert debt from CPLP countries into climate investment
National target rises to 51% of energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030. Climate aid to CPLP countries will come through debt conversion, revealed the Minister of the Environment at the start of COP30.
2025-11-10
LNEG releases report on social acceptance of mining in the energy transition
The global race for lithium and other critical minerals, essential for rechargeable batteries and renewable technologies, has put various countries in a dilemma: how to harness this potential without deepening socio-environmental conflicts?
2025-11-09
Spanish engineers create nanomaterials that absorb 99.5% of sunlight
The discovery could increase the efficiency of tower solar plants and boost the use of concentrated solar power.
2025-11-08
Guterres in Belém: 'The era of fossil fuels is coming to an end'
On the eve of COP30, the UN Secretary-General calls for an acceleration of the clean energy revolution and warns that the world is failing dangerously to transition away from fossil fuels.
2025-11-07
COP30: Von der Leyen argues that renewable energies 'are here to stay'
In a session on energy transition, Ursula argued that '95% of the new installed capacity worldwide came from renewable energies' and highlighted their economic and climate benefits.
2025-11-07
Decarbonisation progress in the industry in Portugal: what role for renewable hydrogen?
In a prospective exercise developed by DGEG, the CN50 scenario of carbon neutrality in the Energy sector by 2050 presents a comprehensive vision that includes the decarbonization of Industry in Portugal by 2050.
2025-11-06
EU stays on track towards climate and energy targets for 2030, reveals European Commission
The European Union continues to advance in the energy transition and in reducing pollutant emissions, according to the 2025 State of the Energy Union Report.