The president of the Iberian Electricity Market (Mibel) operator argues that Europe must increase investment in renewable energy to ensure its energy autonomy. Pedro Amaral Jorge highlights that global instability, such as the war in Iran, exposes the risks of relying on fossil fuel price fluctuations and scarcity. He stresses that Europe must move away from OPEC dependency and geopolitical price control. With electricity currently accounting for 25% of European energy consumption and a target of 50% by 2050, Amaral Jorge emphasizes that sovereignty will depend on integrating renewables into electricity production. The article also covers a meeting in Lisbon between the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Brazilian Offshore Wind Coalition to discuss offshore wind investments, noting Portugal's pioneering role with the WindFloat Atlantic project and the challenges faced by the sector in the US under the Trump administration.
European energy independence depends on the "incorporation of renewables"
Wednesday, 29 April 2026RSS
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