What is Portugal doing to reduce energy consumption?

Portugal is taking firm steps to reduce energy consumption, use its resources more efficiently, provide more sustainable mobility, achieve greater security of supply, and diversify its renewable energy footprint. Energy Solutions is one of the areas where Portugal stood out at HANNOVER MESSE’22.

How much energy does Portugal generate from renewables?

Portugal generated an ‘historic’ 95 per cent of its electricity from renewables in April, according to the network operator REN. Renewable energy generation averaged just below that for the first four months of the year, covering 91 per cent of the nation’s power needs.

What are the main sources of electricity in Portugal?

On an annual basis, wind and hydropower were the leading sources of electricity generation in Portugal in 2023. With more than half of its electricity coming from these sources, the country’s reliance on fossil fuels is decreasing. Discover all statistics and data on Electricity in Portugal now on statista.com!

Is Portugal a good renewable leader?

Portugal had the third highest share of wind energy in its electricity mix last year at 29 per cent, behind Ireland (36 per cent) and Denmark (58 per cent). But, as elsewhere, it’s no good a renewable leader resting on its laurels.

What is Portugal doing to reduce oil demand?

Portugal is pushing to reduce oil demand and associated emissions through transport decarbonisation, with over EUR 10 billion of investments in electrified rail and public transport, favourable tax treatment for electric vehicles and support for charging infrastructure.

Does Portugal have a high rate of green energy consumption?

Portugal boasts one of the highest rates of green energy consumption in Europe. From 30 May to 2 June at HANNOVER MESSE ’22, companies from Partner Country Portugal showcased their technological solutions for clean-energy production and demonstrate to the global market Portugal’s vast know-how and experience in the renewable electricity sector.