Solar photovoltaic power became Portugal’s leading source of electricity in July for the first time, according to monthly data from the grid operator REN. The solar sector contributed 19% of the national electricity consumption in July, surpassing hydroelectric generation, which accounted for 16% and wind energy at 13%.
In total, renewables supplied 53% of electricity demand in the country during that month. Non-renewable sources provided 13%, while 34% of electricity generation came from imports.
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