What percentage of renewable energy is used in Portugal?
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
- Dec 11, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 18, 2025
Portugal news - What percentage of renewable energy is used in Portugal? Renewable energy accounted for more than 72% of electricity consumed in Portugal in 2024, with an ambitious goal of reaching 93% by 2030.
Portugal’s main energy source is renewable energy with a mix of solar energy, wind energy and hydroelectric power. In 2024, hydroelectric power and wind energy were the main sources of renewable energy produced in Portugal. Portugal also just launched a voluntary carbon market that is a fundamental milestone in the country's climate action strategy.
