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Portugal Sets Quarterly Record as Renewables Power 78.5 Per Cent of the Grid — Wind Alone Hits 45 Per Cent

Portugal Sets Quarterly Record as Renewables Power 78.5 Per Cent of the Grid — Wind Alone Hits 45 Per Cent

Wind, solar, and hydro generated a record 78.5 per cent of Portugal's electricity in Q1 2026, up 12 points year-on-year. Wholesale prices fell 15 per cent as a result.