Renewable Energy Production Reaches Historic Highs In Portugal

Wedoany.com Report-Nov 27,  The National Electric System set new historical records on Sunday, November 24, with wind energy production reaching 110.4 GWh and hydroelectric pumping reaching 41.7 GWh.
With regard to wind energy production, due to the strong and constant wind that was felt throughout the day, the total of 110.4 GWh surpassed the previous record of 108.0 GWh, recorded on October 17, 2023. Wind energy produced last Sunday represented 86% of national consumption. This year, the accumulated production of this renewable energy represents 27% of national consumption, while solar energy contributed around 10%.
Furthermore, the high availability of renewable energy sources in both Portugal and Spain also led to the highest ever use of hydroelectric pumping in Portugal on the same day, with a total of 41.7 GWh. This value is 24% higher than the previous record of 33.7 GWh, recorded on May 1, 2024. The new hydroelectric pumping record demonstrates the ability of the National Electric System to adapt to the greater availability of renewable energy in the Iberian Peninsula.