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2025-03-11
Citizens' Commission on Environment and Energy proposes measures to accelerate and democratise access to renewable energy
The 230 independent citizens, divided into 13 Commissions similar to the Commissions of the Assembly of the Republic, developed and approved 49 proposals that are now under public consultation until March 14th.
2025-03-07
Demand for renewable fuels will double by 2050, says consultant
Bain & Company's study predicts that this growth will be driven by the marine and aviation industry, with renewable aviation fuel having the fastest growth.
2025-03-07
Floating photovoltaic plant in the Cabril reservoir foresees more than 82 thousand solar panels
The non-technical summary said that "the expected annual electricity production will reach" about 73,799 megawatts per hour, and the energy generated will be injected into the Public Service Electricity Grid.
2025-03-06
European Investment Bank financing in Portugal exceeded €2000 million in 2024
It leveraged investments mainly in energy, infrastructure and transport.
2025-03-06
The notion of trust and the energy transition
The country is plunged into uncertainty, Europe doesn't know what to do with Trump, and the world is a complicated place, where carbon dioxide emissions continue to escalate.
2025-03-06
More than 50 million electric vehicles in Europe by 2030
By 2030, electric vehicles will account for 15% of the total European car fleet.
2025-03-05
WMO: Extreme weather forecast can support energy transition
Report reveals that dry climates, strong winds and heavy rains can be used to increase solar, wind and hydroelectric power generation.
2025-03-04
Renewables supplied more than three-quarters of consumption
In the first two months, renewables supplied 77% of consumption, with hydropower leading with 38%, followed by wind with 28%, photovoltaic with 6% and biomass with 5%.
2025-03-04
DGEG clarifies procedure in the unification of registrations of Small Production Units
The DGEG published an explanatory note about the possibility of unifying two or more Small Production Units (UPPs). According to the DGEG, requests for the unification of UPPs with an installed capacity of more than 1 MW will not be accepted.
2025-03-04
Germans set new world record for solar cell efficiency of 24.6%
The combination of two thin-film semiconductors in a tandem solar cell allows high levels of efficiency to be achieved with a reduced environmental impact.