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Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho has ruled out nuclear energy for Portugal, asserting that the nation's high potential for solar, wind, and hydroelectric power makes renewables the only logical path for energy independence and competitiveness.
The European Union report examines regional development, noting both successful initiatives and ongoing obstacles within Portugal.
Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg have sent a letter to the European Commission requesting a new European Union target to increase the use of renewable energy, Spanish Energy Minister Sara Aagesen stated this Tuesday, ahead of a meeting of EU energy ministers in Dublin. “I can announce that yesterday, ...”
In a letter sent to the European Commission, the three countries stress that renewables are “proven and competitive solutions” that can be implemented “on a large scale and within deadlines”
Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg have called on the European Commission to establish a forward-looking framework for renewable energy by 2040, including an ambitious and realistic EU-wide target. In a letter to European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the energy ministers of the three countries argued that renewables are essential for ensuring affordable energy prices, strengthening security of supply, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels amidst geopolitical instability. They emphasised that renewables should be treated as a strategic asset for Europe's competitiveness and sovereignty, while calling for flexible implementation that respects the geographical specificities of each member state.
The three countries are calling on the European Union to set a more ambitious goal for renewable energy adoption by the year 2040.
“We must invest faster, accelerate grid connections, develop storage, in short, let us make Europe's future an electric one,” she appealed to the European Parliament.
Eurostat data confirms: coal fell to 9.2% of EU electricity in 2025, having already been surpassed by solar energy in 2024. Portugal was a pioneer in abandoning this fossil fuel.
Portugal ranks among the top European nations for renewable energy generation, reaching a 75% share of electricity production in the first seven months of the year.
Portugal is the European country with the fourth largest share of renewable electricity in final consumption, according to data released this morning by the European statistics office, Eurostat. The five European Union countries with the highest percentage of renewable electricity consumed are Austria, where 90.8% of the electricity consumed in terms of...
The share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption in the European Union (EU) rose to 26.2% in 2025, up from 25.2% the previous year, but remains far from the 42.5% target for 2030, Eurostat reported this Thursday. According to data from the European statistical office, Portugal appears with a 36.7% share of gross final energy consumption from renewable sources—slightly above the 36.3% in 2024—ranking eighth in a table led by Sweden (65.4%), Finland (53%), and Denmark (48.2%). The lowest shares of renewables were recorded in Belgium (14.9%), Slovakia (16.3%), and Ireland (17.2%). Regarding electricity consumption specifically produced from renewable sources, Portugal ranks fourth with 65.6%, behind Austria (90.8%), Sweden (89.2%), and Denmark (77.7%), while Malta (11.2%), the Czech Republic (19.2%), and Luxembourg (23.3%) occupy the bottom of the EU table. Energy consumed for cooling has doubled in six years in the EU. Portugal leads in renewables.
The European Union (EU) wants to mobilise up to 25 billion euros in investments planned by 2035 in renewable energy and clean technologies under the Mediterranean Pact, it was announced today.
The new rules aim to accelerate the adoption of clean energy across all sectors of the economy, with a particular focus on industry, transport, and buildings.
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Portugal regarding the implementation of renewable energy directives.
The European Commission has criticised Portugal for shortcomings in its efforts to promote and implement renewable energy sources.
The European Commission has criticised Portugal for shortcomings in its renewable energy policies and is seeking financial penalties.
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Portugal at the EU Court of Justice due to the country's failure to fully implement European directives regarding renewable energy sources.
The European Commission referred Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) this Wednesday due to failures in transposing rules for the promotion of renewable energy. According to information from the European Commission, Portugal (as well as Greece and Malta) has not transposed Directive 2023/2413, regarding the acceleration of the energy transition, into national legislation.
The European Commission has referred Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union due to shortcomings in the implementation of directives regarding the promotion of energy from renewable sources.
Filipe Araújo, an electronic engineer and energy expert, believes that Europe has been 'slow' in the transition to renewable energy sources and warns of a problem that could recur in the future if the process is not accelerated.
