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Home News Portugal with high consumption of renewable energy Portugal with high consumption of renewable energy According to idealista, Portugal is the 7th-largest country in the European Union (EU) in terms of renewable energy consumption, with 36. 3% of its energy coming from these sources.

The Portugal News17 Jan

Iberdrola builds two wind farms in the Tâmega

According to the Spanish energy company, the new wind farms, with a combined capacity of 274 megawatts, will be capable of supplying “clean energy to more than 400,000 people”.

Observador15 Jan

Iberdrola builds two wind farms in the Tâmega

With financing of 175 million

CNN Portugal15 Jan

Portugal closes in on the leading pack in green fuels

Portugal is closing the gap with frontrunner countries in the production and adoption of green fuels, driven by advances in technology, investment and supportive policies.

Dinheiro Vivo15 Jan

EIB lends €175m for two hybrid wind farms

Dinheiro Vivo15 JanRTP Notícias15 Jan

Sophia photovoltaic solar plant project in Beira Baixa to be revised

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 ...

ECO13 Jan

Renewables: the smart choice Europe cannot postpone

An energy system based on renewable sources would allow the European Union to save €1.637 trillion by 2050, the equivalent of 9% of European GDP or the total annual health expenditure of the EU bloc.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

Iberian blackout prompts slowdown in renewable energy installations

APREN, Portugal’s renewable energy association, reveals that the Iberian Blackout last April prompted a year ‘marked by a decline in renewable energy incorporation, and an increase in natural gas production‘. The post Iberian blackout prompts slowdown in renewable energy installations appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident12 Jan

Sophia photovoltaic plant threatens the plans of those who chose Beira Baixa as their home

The Sophia solar photovoltaic plant covers the municipalities of Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova and Penamacor, in the district of Castelo Branco, and represents an investment of around €590 million.

Correio da Manhã11 Jan

Sophia solar photovoltaic plant threatens the plans of those who chose to live in Beira Baixa

Tiago Lourenço, 46, Julien Huys, 40, and Laurence Manchee, 43, all chose Beira Baixa for their life projects — plans that may be jeopardised by the Sophia solar photovoltaic plant.

RTP Notícias11 Jan

“Beira Baixa not for sale!” Communities rejoice in new photovoltaic veto

APA, Portugal’s Environment Agency has once again rejected the Beira photovoltaic power plant in Castelo Branco – much to the delight of communities that have rallied against it (and have The post “Beira Baixa not for sale!” Communities rejoice in new photovoltaic veto appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident30 Dec

Portugal secures €15 million to develop geothermal potential

Portugal secured €15 million in funding to create incentives for exploiting its geothermal potential, following approval of the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology's (DGEG) application to the European Union Modernisation Fund. "The DGEG announces the approval of its application to the European Union Modernisation Fund, which guarantees ...

ECO22 Dec

Environmental Fund supports agrivoltaics and electric cars

The support for photovoltaics, aimed at cooperatives, organizations, and associations of agricultural producers and irrigators, includes production, storage, and renewable energy communities.

Observador12 Dec

Renewables account for over 74% of electricity produced in November

Renewable sources accounted for 74.3% of the electricity produced in mainland Portugal in November, corresponding to 3,081 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of the total 4,147 GWh produced, reported the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (Apren) on Friday. Wind energy led renewable production in November with 34%, followed by hydropower at 26.1%, and solar energy...

ECO12 Dec

Offshore Wind: From Uncertainty to Stability in Portugal

Portugal stands out as a European example in the energy transition. In 2024, renewable sources provided 71% of national electricity, and in some months of 2025, they exceeded 80%. This is a remarkable achievement, but not a final destination. The electrification of the economy, transport, and industry will continue to increase electricity demand.

ECO10 Dec

FEUP aims to support renewable energy communities

The Innovative Transactive Renewable Energy Communities project aims to create free, web-based digital tools to support communities that come together to produce 100% renewable energy.

Observador3 Dec

The Downsides of Beautiful Renewable Energies

The role of renewables in the decarbonisation of energy production is undeniable – they are necessary. In each case, the pros and cons of various solutions must be carefully weighed.

Público28 Nov