Renewable Energy Consumption: Portugal

Analysis# Portugal Renewable Energy Consumption Portugal sourced 32.3% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2021, matching its all-time peak and marking a dramatic shift from the 18.1% recorded in 2005. Over the three-decade span from 1990 to 2021, renewable consumption increased by 19.6 percentage points, positioning Portugal among Europe's renewable energy leaders. The upward trajectory accelerated sharply after 2012, when renewables accounted for just 25.5% of consumption. By 2013, the figure jumped to 30.2%, and despite year-to-year volatility—notably a dip to 24.4% in 2017—Portugal recovered to reach 31.3% by 2020 and hold steady at 32.3% in 2021. This sustained performance at peak levels suggests Portugal has achieved structural transformation in its energy infrastructure, positioning the country to maintain or expand renewable capacity through the coming decade.