Renewable energy sources supplied 62% of Portugal's electricity consumption during the first ten months of the year, according to national grid operator REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais). Hydroelectric and wind power each met 22% of national demand, while solar supplied 13% and biomass 5%, alongside an overall 3% rise in electricity usage. Data from the Automobile Association of Portugal (Associação Automóvel de Portugal or ACAP) also showed vehicle sales rose 9.9% over the same period, with electric and hybrid models accounting for 77.5% of new passenger registrations.
Renewables Cover 62% of Power as Electric Vehicle Sales Rise
Monday, 2 November 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
REN (Rede Eléctrica Nacional) is Portugal's operator for high-voltage electricity transmission and for gas transport infrastructure, responsible for running the transmission grid and keeping the system stable. It also publishes national electricity consumption data and is the main contact in cases of large-scale outages or transmission issues.
