Renewable energy covered 91% of total electricity demand in Portugal in March

Hydroelectric energy had the largest share at 47%, followed by wind at 31%, solar at 6%, and biomass at 5%

third consecutive month that renewables exceeded 80% of total national demand, following 88% in February and 81% in January

In 2023, renewable energy was responsible for 61% of electricity consumption

In October, Portugal’s mix was 100% renewable for an entire weekend

March, electricity consumption grew by 1.6% year on year, or 2.9%

natural gas market recorded a year-on-year drop of 5.8% in March

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