Renewables news in Portugal

“We have been waiting too many years for electricity” interconnections with Europe, says Montenegro

At a European Council also marked by discussions on high energy prices, the Portuguese Prime Minister once again pressured Europe to move forward with electrical interconnections between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of the continent. The Iberian Peninsula “has been waiting too many years for the electrical” interconnections that would allow it to fully utilise its...

Renewables cover 64% of Portugal's power demand in Jan-Sept

Renewables Now7 Oct

Electricity: Consumption in Portugal hits record high through September

Renewables covered 64% of consumption between January and September, but Portugal also recorded its highest-ever net import balance during this period, according to REN.

EDP Renovaveis stock extends decline after sharp Lisbon drop

ad-hoc-news.de15 Sept

Portugal’s gas-fired plants to remain essential, renewables to surge, says GlobalData

Power Technology8 Sept

Portugal’s gas-fired plants to remain essential, renewables to surge, says GlobalData

Energy Monitor8 Sept

Clean energy overtakes fossil fuels

Almaraz nuclear power plant operating until 2030 could hinder renewables and clog the power grid, experts warn

The Madrid government justified its decision based on the war in the Middle East and argues that maintaining Almaraz until 2030 will have a “limited and insignificant” effect on renewables and will contribute to reducing Spain's dependence on natural gas.

The Green Map and the false choice between environment and renewables

Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (ZAER) emerge as an opportunity, but only if implemented in accordance with the spirit of the RED III directive. The current proposal risks implementing a merely apparent simplification. Opinion by Susana Serôdio.

Historic turning point: solar becomes the 'king' of electricity in Portugal

Solar energy has overtaken other sources to become the primary provider of electricity in the Portuguese power grid.

Jornal de Notícias3 Aug

Solar energy was the main source of electricity production for the first time

For the first time, solar energy was the main source of electricity production in Portugal during the month of July.

Renewables: from licensing to project implementation

The next phase of the Portuguese energy transition is no longer about defining goals, but about the capacity to implement projects: transforming planned gigawatts into projects connected to the grid. The challenge is clear – and time is scarce. The National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC), revised at the end of 2024, sets particularly ambitious targets for...

Portugal Sets Target of 5GW Pumped Storage Capacity by 2040

energynews.pro27 Jul

Portugal runs public consultation on upcoming energy storage auctions

Renewables Now10 Jul

"Don't ask me to invest" in nuclear, says EDP's chief executive

“If it is already complicated to license a solar power plant, imagine nuclear. Good luck. That leaves renewables and natural gas,” says the chief executive at a time when the company is marking its 50th anniversary.

Forests, heritage and local projects: the concrete cases that municipalities oppose to the renewables map

Municipalities warn of forests, heritage and local projects threatened by the proposed 'green map' for accelerating renewables. Rural and low-density municipalities are among the most alarmed.

Municipalities reject the 'green map' proposal for renewables

EMER has already published its response to the objections, committing to revise several points of the proposal. The Minister of Environment and Energy acknowledges that the success of the map depends on the goodwill of local authorities.

Wind energy secures 25.4% of consumption in 2025 but targets require a swift response

Wind energy accounted for 25.4% of electricity consumption in mainland Portugal in 2025, but the targets set for 2030 require greater ambition and the acceleration of new projects, according to a study released today.

Renewables dominate Portugal’s electricity supply in May

Renewables cover 61% of Portugal's electricity demand in May

Review Energy2 Jun

Government to have 'superior public interest' mechanism to accelerate renewables

Financial compensation mechanisms and new medium-term contracts aim to mitigate market volatility, shielding consumers and ensuring stable revenues for investors.

Electricity consumption increased by 3.5% between January and April

Electricity consumption saw a year-on-year increase of 3.5% between January and April, or 3.4% when adjusted for temperature and the number of working days, according to REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais. In the first four months of the year, approximately 76% of consumption was supplied by renewable production, with the...

Renewables: Brussels takes Portugal to court for perceived ‘failings’

Business News - Portugal: EC refers state to EU justice court over failure to promote renewables

Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies30 Apr

Portugal and Spain show resilience to Middle East energy shocks thanks to renewables says EDP CEO

- Essential Business22 Apr

Energy, new forms of utilisation and intermittency

The challenges are clear: ensuring security of supply, reducing emissions, further integrating renewables and accommodating new forms of electricity consumption.

More renewables and 'help from Saint Peter' protect electricity prices

The Iberian electricity market is not yet being affected by the rise in natural gas prices. We are better protected than in 2022 due to an increase in renewables and an abundance of rain and wind.

Investment in nuclear energy "makes no sense" in Portugal, says minister

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated this Tuesday that investment in nuclear energy “makes no sense” in Portugal, stressing that the focus must remain on renewables. Speaking to journalists in Guimarães, on the sidelines of the European Green Capital presentation session, Maria da Graça Carvalho mentioned...