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2024-07-21
The 5 major goals of the new climate plan
The Government puts the final revised version of the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 out for public consultation this week with more ambitious targets for renewable energy and emissions reduction.
2024-07-20
Government revises upwards renewables targets for 2030, with even more solar energy, but less hydrogen
The proposal to revise the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 will go into public consultation next Monday.
2024-07-19
New targets in renewables: Portugal leads in political will and regulation, fails in innovation
Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) evaluates 120 countries around the world on the performance of their energy systems and the process of transitioning from fossil fuels and pollutants to renewable energy. Portugal is one of the countries...
2024-07-18
Portugal explores solar energy for the first time as an "emergency room" for the electricity grid
On July 3, REN used EDP's Cerca solar plant to ensure the stability of the electricity grid in the system services market.
2024-07-18
ERSE approves network performance indicators Intelligent electric power
Approval following Public Consultation No. 120.
2024-07-17
Decarbonization of buildings in cities: what scenario does Lisbon have to show?
More than 50% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions result from the activity of urban centres, and the ambition for decarbonisation is only possible with a strong contribution from cities and their building strategies.
2024-07-16
"Solar Mission 2040": integrating renewables with grid flexibility solutions
SPE has launched a report in which it concludes that investing in a clean energy system based on renewable energies, flexibility and electrification is the best way to bring the benefits of the energy transition.
2024-07-16
Hydrogen targets are "unrealistic" and difficult to achieve, says European Court of Auditors
Portugal is one of the seven countries in the European Union with the most green hydrogen projects at an advanced stage, but globally the European bloc is far behind to meet the goals set by Brussels. 
2024-07-15
Regulation of incentive program for energy production and storage in the Azores published
Regional Regulatory Decree No. 11/2024/A complements and adjusts another Regional Legislative Decree that establishes the PROENERGIA incentive system, updating its provisions so that it is aligned with the new guidelines of the REPowerEU plan.
2024-07-14
Energy in numbers 2024
The information in this edition refers to the year 2022 and earlier, and, where available, also to 2023.