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2025-09-29
Portugal among the countries with the highest share of renewables
According to Eurostat, June 2025 marked a historic moment: solar energy was, for the first time, the main source of electricity in the European Union, accounting for 22% of the total produced. It surpassed nuclear (21.6%), wind (15.8%), hydro (14.1%),...
2025-09-29
Energy transition allows attracting companies to 'create wealth and jobs,' highlights minister
The energy transition constitutes an "opportunity to attract companies" and boost the sector's industry, according to the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho.
2025-09-29
EU agency calls for concrete policies to address 'water scarcity' in Portugal
The European Environment Agency considered water scarcity a 'pressing problem' in Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Italy.
2025-09-29
"The world needs Portugal to be more available to export its energy," says UN Under-Secretary-General
Jorge Moreira da Silva called on the country to cooperate with developing countries in the energy sector.
2025-09-26
Government wants to transpose directive proposing 49% renewables by 2030... after having already committed to a 51% target
Approved by the Government in 2024, the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 foresees 51% renewable energy in Portugal's gross final energy consumption.
2025-09-26
More renewable energy on the horizon
What is the RED III directive and why is it important for Portugal?
2025-09-26
Portugal among the world leaders in the energy transition
Tenth place may not seem extraordinary at first glance, but think about it: out of 118 countries, we are side by side with Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark. For once, we are not looking at the leaders from afar. We are part of the club.
2025-09-25
Greenpeace says that China's climate goals 'fall short', but expects progress
The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, announced plans that include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7% to 10% from the peak already reached, and ensuring that non-fossil energy consumption accounts for more than 30% of the total.
2025-09-25
Public consultation
National targets for renewable energies and partial transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III). It finishes on October 25.
2025-09-25
World leaders call for a just energy transition in joint statement
The text emphasizes that clean energy is essential to ensure economic growth, energy security, and the fight against climate change.