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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has formally congratulated Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento on his appointment as Vice-President of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, highlighting the significance of Portugal's influence within the institution.
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.
Greenvolt has announced the inauguration of Hungary's largest battery energy storage system, installed in Buj, in the northeast of the country, with a capacity of 99.8 MW and 288.6 MWh. The system is already in operation and aims to strengthen the flexibility of the Hungarian power grid, allowing for greater integration of renewable energy.
For the energy sector, data centres create stable, predictable, and large-scale consumption, which is essential for enabling new investments in renewable energy and storage.
The Offshore Wind Coalition, an initiative by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), is working to unlock offshore wind energy investments in Brazil. The group visited Portugal to study its model, meeting with local entities and touring the offshore wind farm in Viana do Castelo. President Roberta Cox stated the goal is to unite government, academic, and business representatives to secure area concessions for feasibility studies and engage in public dialogue. With a new regulatory framework approved in April, the World Bank estimates the sector could attract over 900 billion reais in investment by 2050. Experts emphasize that renewable energy is crucial for national energy autonomy, noting that Portugal currently incorporates 76% to 80% of renewable energy into its electricity production.
The wind energy industry will be at the centre of the discussion from April 21st to 23rd at the European sector association conference, Wind Europe, held in Madrid. The final day will shine a spotlight on the technology that takes turbines out to the ocean: it will revolve around...
Greenvolt Next, part of the Greenvolt Group, has announced an agreement with Cork Airport to develop Ireland's largest solar car park. The 1.7 MW project will feature 3,696 panels and is expected to generate approximately 1.5 GWh annually, covering 20% of the airport's electricity needs. The project will be completed in two phases, with the first finishing this semester and the second running from September until August 2027. Supported by Irish government departments, the initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions and operational costs. Greenvolt Group CEO João Manso Neto highlighted the project as a key step in decarbonising ground operations.
Reaching 60% renewable energy production by 2030 and 90% by 2050 may seem like a difficult challenge to overcome. If this goal is to be taken seriously, the ocean will have to play a central role. Opinion by Alice Dellavalle
Home News Portugal city to have new data centres Portugal city to have new data centres Fourteen renewable-fuel emergency power modules will be installed at the Sines mega-data centre, increasing its energy capacity, it was announced.
The Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Next, has completed a 35 million euro financing deal in partnership with Millennium BCP to accelerate the development of distributed renewable energy generation projects in Portugal. This pioneering operation combines the refinancing of an existing operational portfolio with additional funding to install new self-consumption units, all underpinned by long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The portfolio includes over 120 self-consumption projects across the country with a capacity exceeding 30 MWp, serving a wide range of business clients. João Manso Neto, CEO of Greenvolt Group, stated that this operation strengthens the company's capacity to grow in distributed generation, while Miguel Maya, CEO of Millennium BCP, highlighted the bank's commitment to supporting the energy transition through innovative financing solutions.
The webpage highlights EDP’s commitment to Portugal’s energy transition and sustainable development. It emphasizes the company’s focus on renewable energy, digital innovation, and social impact initiatives within Portugal, including partnerships to accelerate renewable-powered data centers and industry flexibility projects. EDP aims to support Portugal’s digital growth, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience through substantial investments, responsible actions, and fostering local talent, positioning Portugal as a leader in sustainable energy and digital infrastructure.
EDP opens an outdoor laboratory at the reservoir with the most extreme weather conditions for companies to test new technologies for floating photovoltaic production.
The article explains Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, which enables electric vehicles (EVs) to act as mobile batteries by sharing energy with the electrical grid or a home. V2G allows bidirectional energy flow, meaning EVs can store electricity during charging and feed it back into the grid when needed, helping to optimize energy consumption and support grid stability. This technology promotes the integration of electric mobility into a sustainable, resilient, and autonomous energy system, especially as society moves toward electrification. European distribution system operators are working to standardize and implement V2G protocols, facilitating its widespread adoption. The approach involves advanced infrastructure capable of managing bidirectional energy exchange, turning EVs into flexible energy resources beyond transportation.
In Montalegre, there is an open laboratory, unique in Europe, for researching solar energy on floating panels. It was created by EDP. American and Norwegian companies are already testing the technology.
UPWIND Energy, a spin‑off from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), is developing a portable high‑altitude wind energy generator for 'areas affected by natural disasters and isolated economic activities'. The solution can replace diesel generators, which are 'characterised by being expensive, polluting and logistically complex', notes ...
