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Portugal is the fourth most renewable European country in electricity until October

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Briefings

Portugal became the fourth EU country with the highest renewable electricity share by October 2026, reaching 73.4% of total production. The country generated 39.077 GWh, surpassing only Norway, Denmark, and Austria. Renewable energy avoided 1.165 million euros in gas imports and 387 million euros in electricity imports, plus 8.5 million tonnes of CO2eq emissions. In October alone, renewables produced 1.977 GWh, representing a 65% share of total generation. The article notes a 9.375 MW increase in installed renewable capacity since 2016, but does not specify the year of this increase.

Key points

• Portugal reached 73.4% renewable electricity share in October 2026, ranking fourth in the EU with 39.077 GWh generated.
• Renewables avoided 1.165 million euros in gas imports and 387 million euros in electricity imports during the same period.

Context

Data from APREN's Boletim de Eletricidade Renovável, published November 13, 2026, shows Portugal's renewable share at 73.4% in October 2026. The article highlights avoided import costs and emissions savings, noting a 9.375 MW capacity increase since 2016 but not specifying the year.

Limitations

Evidence covers only October 2026 and the first ten months of 2026. Specific year for the 2016 capacity increase is unknown. Data source is APREN, which may have reporting limitations.

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