The recent update of the objectives of the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) 2030 has marked the celebration of the leading networking event Energyear Portugal 2023.Therefore, the opportunities and challenges that the renewable sector has in Portugal if it wants to achieve the ambitious results that have been proposed between now and 2030 were defined.
Portugal is solidifying its position as a European leader in renewable energy, making significant strides toward a greener future. In 2023, renewable sources accounted for
CSA Energy Infrastructure Switzerland (an investment group of the Credit Suisse Investment Foundation) together with other institutional investors, the Swiss gas industry comprising Swissgas and various Swiss utilities (Holdigaz, Gaznat, EGO, Groupe E and Gas & Com) and Fluxys, a Belgian operator of gas infrastructure in Europe, agreed to acquire a 44.9% stake in
With the rising energy demand, projections suggest that Canada will have to increase its electricity generation three to six times faster than in the previous decade 4.To support this growth, the transmission and distribution grid will need to expand, become more flexible to accommodate renewable and low-emission energy sources, and get more resilient to adverse
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Public consultation opens today on a revision of the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (PNEC). What this means is that a plan compiled only three years ago is to be updated in keeping with the European
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RWE is partnering with the Port Authority of Setúbal to enhance port infrastructure, supporting Portugal''s industrialization goals tied to floating offshore wind energy development. This agreement emphasizes a commitment to leverage shared expertise to foster industrial growth in Portuguese ports.
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Portugal also sees a key role for hydrogen produced from renewable energy in hard-to-decarbonise sectors. Its National Hydrogen Strategy sets a goal for hydrogen produced from renewable energy to cover 1.5-2% of Portugal''s energy demand by 2030. But despite the positive report, Portugal''s climate and energy goals still face real challenges.
Infrastructure quality: 83.6/100 (2019) Internet access: 87.3% of all households (2021) Air and GHG emissions: 3.6t CO2 emissions/capita (2020) Energy Transition Index: 68/100 (2021) Source: OECD and World Economic Forum 2018 OECD Governance of Capital Budgeting and Infrastructure Dataset; Portugal – Country Overview, InfraCompass, Global
Finerge is Portugal''s second-largest renewable energy producer. Finerge operates 90 Wind Farms and 17 PV solar plants located in more than 79 Municipalities across Portugal and 6 provinces in Spain. Day and night, 886 turbines harness the energy of the Wind, and thousands of photovoltaic modules that collect energy from the sun, transforming
Context on Infrastructure issues in Portugal Almost all Portuguese households (i.e. 99.8%) have electricity, while 34% are connected to the natural gas pipelines and 60.8% use bottled
In partnership with Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), a specialist for investments in the energy sector, the pension fund has set up three investment vehicles: the CSA Energy Infrastructure Switzerland with assets worth CHF103.8m, the CSA-Energy Transition Infrastructure worth CHF60.8m, and the Energy Infrastructure Europe 2018 vehicle with
This project sets up important conditions for the production and integration of green hydrogen in the central inland area of Portugal and in Figueira da Foz, enabling the creation of new value chains in Portugal and the connection to the European Green Energy Corridor. It is the first stage in the creation of a wider Portuguese H2 infrastructure.
Portugal ranks 7th in countries with the highest share of renewable sources used to produce energy in Europe. As of May 2023, renewable energy incorporation in mainland Portugal was 60.3%, 30.3% in Madeira, and 35.1% in the Azorean islands. Portugal continues to be a global leader in renewable energy production.
In Portugal, the primary regulators for energy activities (including renewable energy) are as follows. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Transition, the mission of which is to formulate, conduct, implement and evaluate policies on the environment, spatial planning, cities, housing, urban, suburban and road passenger transport, climate, nature conservation and
Associação Portuguesa de Energia is a non-governmental, non-profit charity, aiming to promote sustainable energy, through reflection, debate and targeted initiatives, which will improve the energy sector''s contribution to the Portuguese economy and quality of life. The Association is the national member committee of the World Energy Council, and has among its constituent
This includes sustainable urban planning, government policies, exemplary projects, green infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and community involvement. The plan emphasizes the importance of urban areas in achieving these goals by promoting the integration of renewable energy. Portugal is becoming increasingly recognized for its high
Spain and Portugal''s solar energy is 20-25% more economical than in Central Europe, and their wind resources exceed the EU average by 5-10%.. The Iberian Peninsula boasts well-established export infrastructure, including 18 deep-sea ports that handle around 20% of the EU''s container traffic.
Energy for the people and process simplification. The Government also announced specific measures to promote the energy transition among the citizens and small communities. The simplification of procedures to license renewable energy projects was approved with a special focus on self-consumption and the creation of renewable energy communities.
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The European Commission has given Portugal two months to notify the institution of its transposition of the European Union (EU) directive on the protection of critical infrastructures, after the country has failed to do so by the deadline.This directive aims to protect critical infrastructures in 11 sectors, including energy, transport, health, water, banking and
The Renewable Energy Infrastructure trend refers to developing sufficient and reliable networks for efficient generation, transmission, distribution, and storage of energy generated by and from solar, wind and geothermal sources, hydropower, ocean power, biomass, and hydrogen from renewable processes.
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Portugal has two new green hydrogen projects classified as a Project of Common Interest on a European level. This seal testifies the strategic interest of these
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The move aligns with Portugal''s broader energy strategy to foster renewable energy integration and infrastructure development, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable energy solutions in Europe.
Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of hydroelectric and solar energy capacity is helping Portugal meet growing energy demands in a sustainable way. These efforts align with European Union objectives, such as the RePowerEU plan and the Renewable Energy Directive, which targets 42.5% renewable energy in total consumption by 2030.
The Portuguese Minister of Environment and Climate Action Duarte Cordeiro claimed that developing hydrogen and offshore wind power will allow the country to reduce its energy dependence.
The government is promoting an industrial policy around hydrogen and renewable gases based on the definition of a set of public policies that guide, coordinate and mobilize public and private investment in projects areas of production, storage, transport, and consumption of renewable gases in Portugal.
This milestone also aligns with the country’s broader energy transition goals, which began decades ago and saw a major turning point in 2021, when Portugal became one of the first European nations to cease coal-powered electricity production. This shift towards cleaner energy sources has not only benefitted the environment but also the economy.
Wind energy remains a crucial component of Portugal’s electricity production, accounting for 25% of the total. Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of hydroelectric and solar energy capacity is helping Portugal meet growing energy demands in a sustainable way.
This is mainly due to the lack of fossil energy sources, which continues to impact the total consumption of primary energy significantly. The main fossil fuels that account for the primary energy supply are oil, natural gas, and coal. It is estimated that Portugal’s fossil fuel dependence by 2030 will be around 65%.
