Europe wants to produce wind energy enough to power Portugal 15 times over. Is it viable? Does it guarantee independence? Can it withstand enemy attacks?

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Europe wants to produce wind energy enough to power Portugal 15 times over. Is it viable? Does it guarantee independence? Can it withstand enemy attacks?

This is the response to the war launched by Donald Trump on wind energy. Part of Europe went to Hamburg to reaffirm its commitment to offshore wind farms in the North Sea. It is estimated that by 2050, they will have an installed capacity of 300 GW, a decentralised grid, and an electrical system based on resilience. Experts interviewed by CNN Portugal explain what is at stake.

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