Science · 2 March 2026
Portugal Ran on 80% Clean Energy Last Month
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Portugal produced 80.7% of all its electricity from renewable sources in January 2026, its best performance in nine months, placing it second in Europe behind Norway. The milestone comes as the country recovers from a major blackout and signals accelerating momentum in Europe's clean energy transition. Norway led Europe with 96.3% renewable electricity production in the same month. Analysts say the figures reflect both infrastructure investment and the rapid expansion of wind and solar capacity across southern Europe.
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