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2024-09-30
Energy transition: is the world on the right track?
The energy transition process is complex and intricate, so the answer to the question in the title is not simple either.
2024-09-30
United Kingdom, where coal fueled a revolution, closes its last plant and sets an example for the G7
The British government hopes that the symbolism of the moment will lead the world to abandon more and more of the "dirtiest" fossil fuel on the planet.
2024-09-29
New solar cell produces electricity and stores solar thermal energy
New solar cell can solve the problem of solar power intermittency.
2024-09-27
Brussels approves €1 billion state aid scheme to accelerate decarbonisation of the Portuguese economy
This scheme consists of direct grants to companies producing equipment that is essential for the energy and green transition.
2024-09-26
EU to set realistic hydrogen production targets in 2030
The European Commission has set a target of producing a total of 10 million tonnes of clean hydrogen in the EU, generated from renewable or nuclear energy, by 2030.
2024-09-26
Discover the 5 webinars on sustainable energy transition in agriculture
As part of the Tools4AgriEnergy initiative, INESC TEC and the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (INIAV) will promote five online training modules on sustainable energy transition in agriculture, each lasting about 1 hour.
2024-09-26
FCT Equity aims to raise €50 million and estimates to offer investors an annual return of around 8%
FCT Equity is a new investment fund that aims to invest in the renewable energy sector in Portugal, with particular emphasis on solar energy.
2024-09-26
The new Energy Commissioner wants to help implement the European Green Deal
In addition to being responsible for implementing green policies, such as the European Green Deal, the announced European Commissioner for Energy will, for the first time, also have to dedicate himself to a portfolio on housing in Europe.
2024-09-25
Banks will be required to report the carbon footprint they are financing
Conclusions of the conference "Financing modalities for the energy transition of SMEs".
2024-09-25
Government admits special criteria for low-density areas that host renewables
The Secretary of State for Energy, Maria João Pereira, said today in Fundão that the government is working on a package that includes positive discrimination measures for low-density territories that host renewable energy projects.