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2024-01-14
World's largest wooden wind turbine powers 400 homes
The tower is built in seven sections with 28 modules, and the thick walls use 144 layers of laminated wood veneers from spruce.
2024-01-13
Sines power plant supplied a third of the electricity consumed in Portugal
According to REN data, it has been losing weight, having ensured only 4% of electricity consumption in 2020.
2024-01-11
Energy regulator admits more frequent electricity price revision
Deviations such as the one that gave rise to the historic jump in tariff debt can be mitigated with further revisions.
2024-01-11
Global renewable electricity increased by 50% between 2022 and 2023, but pace is insufficient
According to the IEA's Renewables 2023 report, around 507 GW came online last year, with three-quarters of these new installations being photovoltaic.
2024-01-11
"Portugal has been able to achieve resilience and stability in energy prices"
António Mexia said that in the energy sector in Portugal there are still "some ancient tribes".
2024-01-10
Energy is the biggest winner of interest rate cuts
After the fastest interest rate hike ever to curb the escalation of inflation, 2024 is now expected to be marked by the reversal of central bank action.
2024-01-10
New Study Says Covering the Sahara with Solar Panels Could Alter the Climate
But a study published this week warns that building a "giant solar park" in the Sahara Desert would reduce the amount of sunlight panels in other regions would receive.
2024-01-09
Allocation of connection capacity of consumption facilities - Highly sought-after area of Sines
Publication of results.
2024-01-09
Costa criticizes "anxieties and hesitation" in lithium exploration in Portugal
Prime Minister warns successor that he should not have "hesitations and fear to move forward" in lithium battery mining, refining and manufacturing, accounting for a new record in business investment in 2023.
2024-01-08
Publication of the Long-Term Strategy to Fight Energy Poverty 2023-2050
The strategy is structured in four strategic axes of action — promoting the energy and environmental sustainability of housing; universal access to essential energy services; integrated territorial action and knowledge and informed action.