Renewable energy supplies 73% of electricity in Portugal

Renewable energy supplies 73% of electricity in Portugal - Portugal Business News

Portugal news - Renewable energy supplied 73% of electricity in Portugal for the first nine months of 2024, according to REN. What are Portugal’s main energy sources?

Here is the Ranking of Portugal’s main energy sources:

1 – Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectric energy supplied 31% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024.

2 – Wind energy

Wind energy supplied 26% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024.

3 – Solar energy

Solar energy supplied 10% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024, representing a growth of 35% compared to the previous year.

4 – Natural gas 

Natural gas production supplied 8% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024.

5 - Biomass

Biomass supplied 6% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024.

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