Mixed energy prices for telesolar container communication stations in Portugal

Will Portugal eliminate coal to produce electricity in 2021?

Although beyond the period under analysis in this article, it is worth remarking the elimination of coal to produce electricity in Portugal in 2021. Sources: Eurostat energy balances and author’s calculations. Note: The category “Other” in the graph is mostly composed by nuclear energy.

Is nuclear energy a source of electricity in Portugal?

In Portugal this share was 40 per cent in 2019, while in the euro area it was only 22 per cent. Nevertheless, the strong role of nuclear energy as a source of electricity in the euro area must be highlighted (36 per cent in 2019).

How can Portugal increase low-carbon electricity generation?

To increase low-carbon electricity generation, Portugal can focus on expanding its existing wind and solar capacities, as these already contribute significantly to the electricity mix.

How will Portugal improve its electricity grid?

Portugal aims to strengthen its electricity grid to integrate more renewables (hydro and wind in the north and solar in the south). Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany aim to build a new underwater gas pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille as a future green H 2 corridor.