Portugal has achieved a major clean energy milestone by powering the entire country with renewable energy alone for four consecutive days.
From 6:45 am on May 7 to 5:45 pm on May 11, 2016, Portugal’s electricity needs were met entirely by wind, solar, and hydro power.
This achievement highlights the potential of renewable energy in Europe.
James Watson, CEO of SolarPower Europe, predicted that such milestones will soon become commonplace across Europe.
In 2015, renewable sources provided 48% of Portugal’s electricity.
Despite reduced support for new wind capacity since 2012, Portugal added 550MW of wind power between …
