Portugal's national grid operator, Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN), reported that renewable energy sources supplied 73% of the country's electricity consumption during the first three quarters of 2024. This highlights the country's continued commitment to sustainable energy production.
Hydropower led the way, contributing 31% of the total electricity generated. Wind energy accounted for 26%, followed by solar power, which provided 10%—a notable 35% increase compared to the previous year. Biomass added another 6%, while natural gas, the primary non-renewable energy source, contributed 8%. Energy imports made up the remaining 19% of overall consumption, according to REN data.
In September, renewable energy sources met 55% of the nation's electricity needs, with non-renewable production accounting for 10%, and the remaining 35% coming from imported energy. Additionally, electricity consumption in September increased by 3.9%, when adjusted for temperature and working days.
Portugal's steady growth in renewable energy demonstrates significant progress in the transition to a cleaner energy future, with solar power emerging as a key driver of this shift.
