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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Energy Audits under the PRR: Efficiency and Sustainability in Action
Summary of the role of energy audits in PRR applications, with examples of efficiency measures, photovoltaics, LED, heating and solar thermal.
Published on 2022-09-01
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REPowerEU: Europe’s plan for secure, clean and affordable energy
The European REPowerEU plan and its core pillars: energy efficiency, faster renewable deployment and diversified energy supply.
Published on 2022-05-26
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PRR applications: Enbiente simplifies the entire process
Enbiente technical support for PRR applications, from audit and energy certificate to study, submission and follow-up.
Published on 2022-04-08
