Portugal Ends Fixed Tariffs, Cutting Household Energy Bills
Portugal drops fixed renewable tariffs, shrinking energy surcharges and launching new solar, wind and storage auctions. Find out what''s ahead for 2025.
Portugal drops fixed renewable tariffs, shrinking energy surcharges and launching new solar, wind and storage auctions. Find out what''s ahead for 2025.
From ditching coal to rolling out real-time energy pricing, the country''s electricity market has gone through a major transformation between 2023 and 2025. Here''s a snapshot of how Portugal is
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The price of electricity varies according to the time of day at which consumption takes place. The hourly period corresponds to the way electricity consumption is distributed over the 24 hours of
The idea is to allow consumers to benefit from periods of low prices (e.g. windy, sunny hours) and to incentivize shifting demand. Unlike fixed-price plans, the monthly bill on a dynamic plan
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Electricity spot prices in Portugal today, hour by hour. Including prices for the last 30 days.
Why is solar energy so expensive in Portugal? Portugal faces some of the highest electricity prices in Europe, driven by taxes and network costs. With rising electricity costs making it
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Heating certainly uses the most electricity, closely followed by hot water and charging electric cars. Electrical appliances such as TVs, mobile phones and computers use very little electricity in relation to heating. Electricity spot prices in Portugal today, hour by hour. Including prices for the last 30 days.
Every six months, ERSE publishes information (PT) comparing energy prices in Portugal with other European Union countries' prices. Annually, ERSE approves tariffs and prices for electricity, valid for a calendar year (January to December). Exceptionally ERSE can approve tariffs and regulated prices for a different timeline.
Primary electricity sources: Portugal’s power mix is dominated by renewables. In 2024, about 71% of consumption was supplied by renewables (up from 61% in 2023). The remaining generation comes mainly from natural gas. In the first months of 2025 renewables have grown even further (e.g. ~83% of generation in April 2025).
Hydroelectric power, benefiting from Portugal's river systems, and wind energy are among the most significant contributors to the country's energy mix. Solar power is also on the rise, taking advantage of the country's sunny climate. Portugal's commitment to renewable energy is evident in its ambitious targets and policies.