The Government has chosen to create a single 'high-demand' zone, given the large number of grid connection requests, which are very widely distributed across the country. The Minister for the Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, counts requests for grid connection totalling 41 gigawatts. "We decided to create a single high-demand zone for the whole ...
Grid connection requests will be assessed together and subject to higher security deposits
Tuesday, 27 January 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.
