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Portugal
Portugal’s energy policy places a strong focus on achieving economy-wide decarbonisation through broad electrification, combined with rapid expansion of renewable electricity generation while maintaining affordable electricity prices. Portugal’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets 2030 targets for emissions reductions, energy efficiency and renewable energy that aim to put the country a path to achieving cost effective carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Portugal is supporting decarbonisation through a wide variety of measures. A carbon tax introduced in 2016 supports emissions reductions. Coal-fired generation will be phased out in 2021. Portugal is further developing its large hydropower fleet, including additional capacity of pumped hydro storage. Portugal is an international leader for integration of wind generation, and auctions introduced in 2019 are driving rapid deployment of PV and battery storage. Portugal is pushing for better electricity interconnections with the rest of Europe and has set ambitious goals for clean hydrogen.
Last updated Dec 16, 2021
Key energy statistics
Portugal data explorer
Analysis
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Portugal 2021
Energy Policy Review
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Portugal Electricity Security Policy
Part of Electricity Security Policy
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Portugal Natural Gas Security Policy
Part of Natural Gas Security Policy
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Portugal Oil Security Policy
Part of Oil Security Policy
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Portugal Climate Resilience Policy Indicator
Part of Climate Resilience Policy Indicator
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Portugal 2016 Review
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Portugal 2009 Review
Energy Policy Review
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Portugal 2009
Energy Policy Review
Events
12 Dec 2022 14:30—17:00
Africa Energy Outlook - report launch in Portuguese
07 Jul 2021 15:30—16:30
Portugal 2021: Energy Policy Review
22 Apr 2015
7th CCS Regulatory Network Meeting
Latest news
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Policies
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Portugal 2023 In force National
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Portugal 2022 Ended National
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Portugal 2022 In force National