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2023-07-11
Energy transition at risk due to scarcity and monopolization of minerals, according to a study
The goals associated with green energy development are seriously dependent on the ability to supply key raw materials, according to a GlobalData report.
2023-07-10
LNEG shrinks from 12% to 3% the surface of the country indicated to have "preferential areas" for renewable energies
In January, LNEG indicated that 12% of mainland Portugal would be indicated to receive preferential areas of solar and wind energy. New mapping has shrunk these areas to 3%.
2023-07-10
"There's not much missing" for 50% renewable energy
It is feasible and there is not much missing," said the regional secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure, Pedro Fino, regarding the Regional Government's goal of reaching 50% of electricity production through renewable sources in two years.
2023-07-10
Innovative Renewable Energy: Discovery of Humid Air-Based Source
This breakthrough in green technology could provide continuous, renewable energy, overcoming intermittencies from sources such as solar and wind.
2023-07-07
Green hydrogen on the road with local production?
Spain already has (and Portugal has given a helping hand).
2023-07-07
Temperature records show 'climate change out of control', warns Guterres
The World Meteorological Organization warned Thursday that temperatures will continue to rise after last June broke the record for the hottest on record.
2023-07-07
179 companies will support decarbonisation, total investment is €1.1 billion
In a statement released on Friday, Costa Silva's office indicated that the money coming from the PRR will be contracted in the coming weeks.
2023-07-07
Iberian Peninsula may be Europe's next industrial hub of clean technologies
The Iberian Peninsula has the potential to become Europe's next industrial hub for clean technologies, having invested 674 million euros in this area in 2022, six times more than in 2018.
2023-07-06
Earth's average temperature continues to break records above 17 degrees
Scientists have been warning for months that 2023 could see record heat as human-caused climate change, driven largely by the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil, warms the atmosphere.
2023-07-06
What is the NPEC?
What are Portugal's plans – and what remains to be planned – for the climate and energy transition?