The long-term interest rate could be the most determinant factor for the pace of the energy transition in Portugal in the coming years, according to an analysis that questions the importance attributed to megawatts in measuring the progress of the transition.
The article, authored by Ariana Figueiredo Martins, member of Future Energy Leaders Portugal, explores how financing costs can have a greater impact on the development of clean energy projects than installed capacity itself.
The reflection suggests that, in a context of investment in renewable energies, long-term financial conditions assume significant weight in the viability and speed of implementation of new projects.
Future Energy Leaders Portugal, an organization that brings together young professionals in the energy sector, has been analyzing the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in the country, seeking to identify the most relevant indicators for the sector.
