According to the Renewable Electricity Bulletin of the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN), between September 1 and 30, 2025, 67.8% of electricity produced in mainland Portugal came from renewable sources, totaling 2,476 GWh out of a total of 3,654 GWh generated.
Compared to September 2024, the Electrical production increased by 21.0%, driven mainly by solar energy, which grew by 152 GWh.
During this month, the Electricity imports represented 26.3% of consumption in Portugalwithout any delays in production.
From January to September, Portugal maintained a 76.0% share of renewable incorporation, positioning itself as the 4th European country with the highest share of renewables in electrical generation, behind only Norway, Denmark and Austria.
The average hourly price in the Iberian Electricity Market (MIBEL) was 64.0 euros/MWh. During this period, the renewable production allowed accumulated savings of 5,874 million euros, equivalent to an average of 155 euros/MWh.
In September, the Use of renewable energy saved more than 60 million euros in natural gas and around 30 million euros in imported electricity.
APREN highlights that data shows that renewable energy is fundamental to Portugal’s competitiveness and energy independence. However, the association criticizes the maintenance of the Extraordinary Contribution on the Energy Sector (CESE) and other tax charges, arguing that they are contrary to decarbonization goals. A stable fiscal and regulatory framework is necessary to attract investors and accelerate the energy transition, he argues.
APREN also highlights that the renewable energy sector already contributes significantly to public finances, through the financing of the social tariff and the delivery of 2.5% of the annual turnover of wind farms to local authorities.
Since 2015, installed renewable production capacity in Portugal has grown by 9,141 MW, an increase of 74.4%. Between December 2024 and August 2025, capacity increased by 647 MW, with emphasis on photovoltaic solar energy, which grew by 334 MW in the centralized component and 309 MW in the decentralized component. Until the end of August, renewables represented 78.6% of total installed capacity.