Tiago Corrêa do Amaral authors chapter on renewable energy in Portugal for The Legal 500

Tiago Corrêa do Amaral is the author of the chapter dedicated to Portugal in the international “Renewable Energy” guide, published by The Legal 500 as part of its Country Comparative Guides.

The chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the renewable energy sector in Portugal, covering topics such as the development of the national market, decarbonisation targets, project licensing, support mechanisms for renewable energy generation, power purchase agreements, self-consumption, renewable energy communities, project finance and the main challenges associated with the energy transition.

The publication highlights the central role of renewable energy in the national electricity system and analyses the key trends shaping the sector, including the growth of solar photovoltaic energy, the focus on self-consumption solutions, the development of bilateral renewable energy agreements and the impact of increasing energy demand, particularly in connection with data centres.

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