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"The Portugal grid operator REN has confirmed that renewables supplied 80.7% of
all electricity consumed on the mainland last month, a milestone that slices
hundreds of millions off energy bills and nudges the country within touching
distance of its 2030 climate goals.
Why This Matters
• Lower power bills: The high share of green energy shaved an estimated €703 M
off wholesale costs in January alone.
• Network stability proven: Despite storms and record demand, REN kept lights
on—easing fears that too much wind and water would destabilise the grid.
• Investment signal: The result strengthens the case for new solar-plus-storage
projects, likely accelerating planning approvals in 2026.
• EU leadership: By overtaking every EU peer except Norway, Portugal gains
extra leverage in Brussels during upcoming climate-fund negotiations."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
