PORTUGUÊS (PT)

This strategic document sets out the Azores’ roadmap to achieve a sustainable, resilient, and decarbonised energy system by 2030. It emphasises increasing the share of renewable energy—particularly geothermal, wind, and solar—while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. The strategy includes goals for energy efficiency, smart grid development, and electrification of transport. It also highlights the importance of innovation, local stakeholder engagement, and alignment with EU climate targets.

The electricity consumption on Graciosa Island is already supplied, on average, at 62% from renewable energy yearly. However, there is a lot of curtailed energy that is not used in a practical way. One identified reason for the curtailed energy is the lack of flexibility on the demand side. Hence, integrating flexible electrified loads associated with dynamic tariff prices or any other type of incentives to the final customers would stimulate consumption in periods where greater renewable generation is available, and thus, it would reduce curtailment.

São Jorge is located in the Azores archipelago. Situated between Pico and Faial islands, it is separated by the 15-kilometre Pico-São Jorge Channel. Referred to as part of the Triângulo group, São Jorge is a relatively long and narrow island with towering cliffs. Home to 8,373 inhabitants, the population is concentrated in geological debris fields (fajãs) along the north and south coasts.

Pico is the second largest island of the Azores. The energy demand in Pico was 48 GWh on each island (2022). The peak of these systems reached 8.3 MW and 9.2 MW, respectively (2022). Pico has renewable energy sources (RES) production plants like wind farms. RES penetration on Pico was 10% and 11.5% in the energy mix (2022).The aim is to prepare the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge for the impact on the electricity system resulting from charging the new electric passenger and vehicle ferries project.

The energy demand of Faial was at 48 GWh in 2022. The peak of these systems reached 8.3 MW and 9.2 MW, respectively (2022). Both islands have renewable energy sources (RES) production plants. RES penetration on Faial was 10% and 11.5%, respectively, in the energy mix (2022). In Faial, there is a hydro plant and a wind farm. The aim is to prepare the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge for the impact on the electricity system resulting from charging the new electric passenger and vehicle ferries project.

Climate change is a major threat to development with multiple impacts. Scientists confirm unequivocally global warming and that humans are causing most of it through activities that increase concentrations of greenhouse gases.

As part of the 30 for 2030 call the following activities are plannedA technical and financial review of the plans for four micro-hydro plants will encompass an evaluation of energy assessments, technical solutions, the preparation of technical tenders, and their compatibility with the water supply system.

ACIF-CCIM is a private and non-profit multisectoral business association and also the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madeira, founded in 1836.It has about 800 members mostly SME.