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Portugal’s renewable energy will boost jobs and the economy

the rising g use of renewable energy could eventually mean a total of 135,000 jobs in the sector, up from 100,000 currently.

Portugal seeks to boost renewable energy use – Monsters and Critics, 31 Dec 10, Lisbon – Portugal plans to increase the proportion of energy it derives from renewable sources to one-third of the total over the next 10 years, according to government documents released Friday.

According to the government’s register, Diario da Republica, the percentage of energy from renewable sources would rise from 22.6 per cent in 2011 and 2012 to 31 per cent by 2020.

At the same time, the transport sector should increase its proportion of energy from renewable sources to 10 per cent by 2020.

The new guidelines are designed to seal Portugal’s place as one of the ‘five leading countries in Europe in the field of renewable energy.’ Other goals include reducing reliance on imported fuel and boosting exports.

The plan also suggests the rising use of renewable energy could eventually mean a total of 135,000 jobs in the sector, up from 100,000 currently.

If the changes are made, renewable energy’s contribution to gross domestic product would rise from 0.8 per cent to 1.7 per cent. The country is largely considering wind and solar energy sources.

Portugal seeks to boost renewable energy use – Monsters and Critics

January 1, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | EUROPE, renewable