Latest news and stories about energy infrastructure in Portugal for expats and residents.
Conversations between power grid operators and distribution centres released by the Spanish Senate reveal voltage fluctuations since January: “It is almost certain that we will collapse.”
The article discusses the EU’s Grids Package, which aims to upgrade Europe’s energy infrastructure to support sustainable growth and enhance travel experiences. While it highlights benefits across various destinations, it emphasizes that Portugal, along with other countries like Spain and Greece, will benefit from improved cross-border energy connections and renewable energy integration. These upgrades will ensure more reliable, cost-effective power for tourism-related services such as hotels and transport, especially during peak seasons. The development of energy highways and increased electric vehicle infrastructure will further attract eco-conscious travelers and boost Portugal’s tourism sector by providing a more resilient and sustainable energy supply, ultimately revitalizing its tourism industry.
The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, was in Portugal from Friday to Monday. He even visited some of the areas affected by Storm Kristin. On Monday he held a press conference in Lisbon alongside the Minister of the Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho. The minister indicated that they discussed Portugal's needs ...
Maria da Graça Carvalho, Minister of the Environment, says that, “at a time when our country is working to expand and modernise its electrical network, we must consider the possibility of putting some of the lines underground.”
João Jesus Ferreira, an electrical engineer at the Instituto Superior Técnico, warns of the importance of implementing underground electricity networks in Portugal, but cautions they may face a barrier: “they cost between three and six times as much”.
As of 17:00, E-REDES, the Portuguese electricity distribution operator, says it has not yet completed a full evaluation of the damage; inspections and assessments are still ongoing.
The company is already building two battery projects totalling 16 MW in Estremoz and Évora, for which it received €2.25 million in support from the PRR. They are expected to be operational in mid‑2026.
Iberdrola will build two wind farms in the Tâmega region, with an investment of €175 million financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the company said today.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €175 million in financing to Iberdrola to support the development of two hybrid wind farms in northern Portugal.
The Sophia photovoltaic solar plant project will be revised based on the opinion of the Evaluation Commission, the public consultation report and a process of active listening in the territory, the project promoter said today. “For this purpose, Lightsource bp has established channels of dialogue that are already operational with the ...
The European Commission launched the European Networks Package and the 'Energy Highways' initiative on Wednesday. The aim is to boost investment in energy network infrastructure, from electricity to renewable gases, focusing on cost-sharing and cross-border projects. Portugal is involved in two of the eight energy highways that the EU is expected to...
