The Minister of Environment and Energy defended on Wednesday that the State's participation in REN can help accelerate investments in the electricity grid, necessary to increase renewable energies. This position was presented as positive news for the Portuguese.
The government official expressed satisfaction with this decision, stating that it was "the news I most enjoyed giving to the Portuguese." The intervention comes in the context of debates about energy transition and the need to modernize the country's electrical infrastructure.
According to the minister, accelerated investments in the electricity grid are essential to support the growth of renewable energies in Portugal. Expanding grid capacity is considered essential to integrate more clean energy production into the national electrical system.
In addition to environmental benefits, the Minister of Environment and Energy highlighted that the State's participation in REN can contribute to reducing electricity prices for consumers. This measure is part of a broader national energy policy strategy.
