Electricity rises 3% until October, renewables supply 62%

Electricity consumption in Portugal rose by 3% until October, with renewable sources supplying 62% of the national electricity needs. In October, there was a slight decrease of 0.2% in consumption. Hydropower and wind energy contributed significantly, accounting for 22% of the supply. Solar energy provided 13%, while biomass contributed 5%. Natural gas represented 14% of the consumption, with imports making up the remaining 24%. The natural gas market saw a 20.5% year-on-year decline, with overall gas consumption down by 1.8%. The national system was primarily supplied by the Sines LNG terminal, with exports to Spain reaching record levels.