The official states that underground cables reduce the likelihood of failures and the duration of outages when they occur.
Madeira with 70% of its energy network underground to address issues during bad weather
Wednesday, 25 February 2026RSS

Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.







