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Dynamic electricity tariffs in Portugal allow consumers to pay wholesale market prices, but the volatility of these rates can lead to significantly higher costs during peak periods compared to standard fixed-rate contracts.
Storm Ingrid left about 3,800 E‑Redes customers without power across mainland Portugal at 18:30, with the Aveiro district the most affected. The earlier peak of disruption reached roughly 20,000 customers in the North and Centre during the early hours. E‑Redes teams, working with protection and security authorities, are on the ground managing network constraints and carrying out repairs to restore supply.
Portugal may not have enough electricity to meet demand at certain times over the next decade. This warning is contained in a report from the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology, which points to risks for the security of supply and recommends measures to strengthen the capacity of the electrical system. But to what extent should we be worried about this scenario? This topic was analysed by Expresso's Economy editor, Miguel Prado. Listen to the new episode of Economia dia a dia, Expresso's daily podcast hosted by Juliana Simões.
As most electricity production is located in the North, the south of the country was supplied via Spain, admitted the Minister of Environment
A new report indicates that Portugal faces a potential risk of power shortages during peak demand periods throughout the year.
There are at least three streets experiencing power fluctuations. Affected residents are unable to plug in household appliances in their homes.
Renewable energy sources were responsible for 77% of the total electricity generation in Portugal during the month of April.
Hydro, wind, and solar power dominated national production from January to April. In April, imports rose to 26% of consumption, with hydro levels below the historical average.
In the first four months of the year, about 76% of consumption was supplied by renewable production.
The Technical Advisory Group (GAT) concluded that the national electricity system has considerable levels of security and robustness, but argued that investment and innovation are necessary in a complex context.
The Technical Advisory Group (GAT) was created by the government following the blackout on 28 April 2025.
The CEO of EDP stated this Wednesday that the lack of electrical interconnections between the Iberian Peninsula and France “is a disgrace”, highlighting that the Iberian market is currently “more of an energy island than Ireland”. Miguel Stilwell blamed politicians for this situation: “It is more of a political issue than a technical one”, he stressed.
By March, hydroelectric production in the Iberian Peninsula reached 4.3 TWh, 0.9 TWh above expectations, as a result of “strong water resources,” 52% above the historical average.
Home News Most of energy in Portugal produced by renewable sources Most of energy in Portugal produced by renewable sources Renewable sources generated 78. 5% of mainland Portugal’s electricity in Q1 2026, according to APREN’s January Renewable Electricity Bulletin.
In the first quarter, Portugal was the third country with the highest integration of renewable energy in electricity production. The output was sufficient to cover consumption for approximately 23 days.
Portugal stood out as the third country with the highest integration of renewable energy in electricity production.
Price analysis shows many offers with lower prices than the regulated tariff.
The 2025 blackout showed that electricity is not a luxury. Portugal can either import it continuously or understand how to tame the beast that will sustain modern civilisation.
This is the conclusion of the expert panel from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, which recommends strengthening rules and coordination.
The free electricity market gained 7,953 customers in December compared to November, reaching a total of 5,793,812, while the regulated market lost 3,735 customers, for a total of 806,770.
Hydroelectric technology was the main source of electricity production in the month of February.
Residents of the village in the Leiria district have been without electricity for 14 days and still have no forecast for when the supply will be restored. “Not having power is really tough on us,” says a resident.
E-Redes admits it cannot guarantee a date for the complete restoration of electricity, although it hopes to have it completed by the end of February. President José Ferrari explains that the operation involves significant technical and logistical challenges, with over 700 fallen poles and thousands of kilometres of damaged network.
At 16:00, E-REDES reports that 147,000 customers are still without electricity.
January 2026 saw the highest electricity consumption ever recorded in the national system, REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais reported today.
Rádio Observador accompanied an E-Redes operation in Alburitel, Ourém. The company's president, José Ferrari Careto, explains what is being done to repair faults on the network.
An intervention by E-Redes at a very-high-voltage substation forced a power cut today in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, in the district of Leiria, the municipality said after being notified by the company.
As of 03:00, nearly 160,000 customers are still without electricity, E-Redes reports.
The number of affected customers continues to fall as E‑Redes carries out interventions on the ground.
The council also asks residents to notify E-Redes if their homes still lack electricity when supply has already been restored in their area.
