The Renewable Electricity Bulletin, published by the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN), reveals that in July 2025, 71.4% of the electricity produced in mainland Portugal came from renewable sources.
Total electricity generation during the month was 3,935 GWh, marking a 31.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, with wind generation alone growing by 225 GWh.
Within the generation mix, wind accounted for 25.2%, solar for 20.4%, hydropower for 20.2%, and bioenergy for 5.7%.
Among the European countries analysed, Portugal had the highest share of wind power in its energy mix in July, 25.7%, ahead of Denmark (22.7%) and Germany (18.2%). Compared to July 2024, water storage in reservoirs also increased by 8.8%, reaching 80% in July 2025.
The average monthly electricity price on the Iberian Electricity Market (MIBEL) was €63.4/MWh. Between 1 January and 31 July, there were 1,212 non-consecutive hours during which renewable generation was sufficient to meet the entire electricity demand of mainland Portugal.
In the same period, renewables led to an accumulated saving of €4.984 billion in the wholesale market through special regime generation (PRE), resulting in an average accumulated saving of €164.4/MWh.
From January to July, Portugal achieved a 79.6% renewable share in electricity generation, maintaining its position as the fourth-ranked country in Europe, behind Norway, Denmark, and Austria.
The Renewable Electricity Bulletin, published by the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN), reveals that in July 2025, 71.4% of the electricity produced in mainland Portugal came from renewable sources.
Total electricity generation during the month was 3,935 GWh, marking a 31.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, with wind generation alone growing by 225 GWh.
Within the generation mix, wind accounted for 25.2%, solar for 20.4%, hydropower for 20.2%, and bioenergy for 5.7%.
Among the European countries analysed, Portugal had the highest share of wind power in its energy mix in July, 25.7%, ahead of Denmark (22.7%) and Germany (18.2%). Compared to July 2024, water storage in reservoirs also increased by 8.8%, reaching 80% in July 2025.
The average monthly electricity price on the Iberian Electricity Market (MIBEL) was €63.4/MWh. Between 1 January and 31 July, there were 1,212 non-consecutive hours during which renewable generation was sufficient to meet the entire electricity demand of mainland Portugal.
In the same period, renewables led to an accumulated saving of €4.984 billion in the wholesale market through special regime generation (PRE), resulting in an average accumulated saving of €164.4/MWh.
From January to July, Portugal achieved a 79.6% renewable share in electricity generation, maintaining its position as the fourth-ranked country in Europe, behind Norway, Denmark, and Austria.
