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Energy Management: ISO 50001 as a driver for sustainability
Discover how ISO 50001 helps companies manage energy, cut costs, meet requirements and improve efficiency and sustainability.
Published on 2026-09-10 / Updated on 2026-09-10
Solar panels in condominiums: moving forward became easier in 2026
Since 1 July 2026, renewable energy generation systems in condominiums can be approved by a simple majority. We explain what changed, how collective self-consumption works and what should be assessed before moving forward.
Published on 2026-08-26 / Updated on 2026-09-02
Green Map: what changes for renewable energy projects in Portugal?
Portugal’s new Green Map identifies more than 800 areas to accelerate solar and wind projects, with shorter licensing timeframes and new rules for Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas.
Published on 2026-08-24
EU wants to curb “high-risk” inverters: energy security becomes a priority
The European Union wants to restrict inverters considered high risk in EU-funded projects, reinforcing the importance of cybersecurity and auditable origin in solar equipment.
Published on 2026-05-06
The Centro 2030 call that gives fire brigades a real investment window until 2026
The CENTRO2030-2024-37 call allows direct applications from volunteer firefighter associations and professional fire brigade bodies, with a €30 million allocation, up to 85% co-financing and applications open until 30 June 2026.
Published on 2026-02-27
New Support Notice for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation
The MPR-2026-01 notice supports business energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects, focused on reducing consumption, modernising processes and technically grounded renewable energy integration.
Published on 2026-01-28
Support for renewable energy in agriculture in 2026
Ordinance No. 481/2025 opens the way for support for self-consumption, batteries, energy efficiency and energy systems linked to water management in the agricultural sector.
Published on 2026-01-07
Electric Mobility in Portugal: New Rules on the Horizon
The new proposals for electric mobility in Portugal aim to simplify tariffs, limit fixed costs and strengthen transparency in contracts and charging points.
Published on 2025-04-10
Solar Panels and IMI: Debunking Fake News
A clarification of the false idea that installing solar panels increases IMI property tax, explaining the legal context, fiscal benefits and property value impact.
Published on 2025-02-07
How to Sell Surplus Energy Produced by a Photovoltaic System
Guide to solar self-consumption and surplus sale, including legalisation, bidirectional meter, producer CPE and Enbiente support.
Published on 2023-11-28
Ban on Certain Lamps from 2023
Summary of European restrictions on certain fluorescent and halogen lamps and the advantages of transitioning to LED technology.
Published on 2022-12-07
New Tax Incentive for Renewable Energy Production
Explanation of the tax incentive for selling renewable surplus up to €1,000 per year and Enbiente’s support in self-consumption.
Published on 2022-10-26
