The Portuguese government intends to use its position in REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais - National Energy Networks) to accelerate investments in the electricity grid, which are considered essential to increase the country's renewable energy capacity. This strategy is part of a broader plan to boost the national energy sector.
The Minister of Environment and Energy was responsible for publicly defending this position, arguing that the State's participation in REN can be an effective instrument to achieve these objectives. The minister emphasized the importance of modernizing and expanding the existing electrical infrastructure.
According to the government's vision, increasing renewable energies through these grid investments can directly contribute to reducing electricity prices for consumers. This link between renewable capacity and lower prices is presented as one of the main benefits of the proposed strategy.
