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Renewables meet 89% of Portugal's Q1 power demand
National grid operator Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN) said on Monday that renewable energy plants in Portugal have covered 89% of the country's electricity consumption in the first quarter of 2024.
read more... 02/04/2024
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Portugal 2030 solar goal not at risk despite project backlog
The Portuguese government recently approved a further 10-month extension for the connection of the around 2 GW of solar capacity awarded in 2019 and 2020 auctions, which should have been connected between the middle of last year and this year, respectively.
read more... 11/03/2024
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Portugal's renewable energy production hit new record in 2023
Renewable power sources supplied 61% of Portugal's electricity in 2023, up from 49% a year earlier, hitting a new record thanks to periods of heavy rains, strong winds and good doses of sunshine, grid operator REN said on Tuesday.
read more... 03/01/2024
Portugal, Spain and France agree to boost energy links
Portugal, Spain and France will strengthen energy links, according to a memorandum of understanding that sets new priorities for the High-Level Group, signed with the EU Commission in Brussels Tuesday.
read more... 21/12/2023
Portugal urged to reduce energy support measures
Portugal must reduce energy support measures as soon as possible this year and next, according to a European Commission report published on Tuesday, highlighting Portugal’s limited progress in implementing the Commission’s budgetary recommendation.
read more... 22/11/2023