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2025-06-07
Blackout: European investigation focused on the failure of the system's defense plans
A few seconds before the blackout, the defense plans of the Spanish and Portuguese systems "were activated, but they failed to prevent the collapse of the Iberian electrical system," European experts report.
2025-06-07
Companies can switch to a cheaper electricity supplier every month
GS1 Portugal launched a new service dedicated to promoting energy efficiency yesterday, expanding its portfolio of sustainability services by addressing a critical commodity – the supply of electricity – and a critical factor for competitiveness for...
2025-06-06
Azores Assembly approves boost of 41 million euros for the acquisition of photovoltaic panels
At the diploma presentation, the Secretary of Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure reminded that the program was approved with 19 million euros, but there was a great demand from Azorean families.
2025-06-06
Lower renewable production forces Portugal to rely more on gas - with an increase in costs
This pressure on costs was mainly reflected in the thermoelectric plants, which registered a 20% increase in gas consumption to compensate for the lower hydropower and wind production.
2025-06-05
Energy production doubled in 30 years, but represents only one third.
The data is from 2023 and was released today by Pordata - the database of the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation - on the occasion of World Environment Day, providing a snapshot of various environmental dimensions in Portugal.
2025-06-05
Greenpeace calls on China to phase out coal after renewable energy increase
The environmental organization Greenpeace argued that renewable energies can meet all of China's new electricity demand by 2025 and called on Beijing to establish "a clear timetable for the gradual phasing out of coal."
2025-06-05
Portugal is the third country in the EU with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions.
The report also states that energy production in Portugal has more than doubled since 1990, driven by the investment in renewables, but energy dependence remains above the European average.
2025-06-03
Installing solar panels will become more expensive starting in July.
The reduced VAT rate (6%) for renewable energy equipment ends on June 30, 2025. Starting July 1, the normal rate of 23% will apply.
2025-06-03
Cape Verde opens international competition for photovoltaic projects in 'partnership' with Portugal
The projects will be fully financed under the agreement that includes the conversion of Cape Verdean debt to Portugal into climate investment.
2025-06-03
Payments of 82.3 million to accelerate the climate and energy transition
The Environmental Fund paid 82.3 million euros at the end of May to projects aimed at accelerating the climate and energy transition, according to a report released this Monday.