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Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Regional Government resumed assessment of applications for SOLENERGE programme
Regional Government resumed assessment of applications for SOLENERGE programme
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Azores join REMOTE European project to promote energy self-sufficiency in Outermost Regions
Azores join REMOTE European project to promote energy self-sufficiency in Outermost Regions
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Allocation of water heaters in Flores and Graciosa to optimise energy consumption
Allocation of water heaters in Flores and Graciosa to optimise energy consumption
July 16, 2025
Regional Government resumed assessment of applications for SOLENERGE programme
May 28, 2025
Azores join REMOTE European project to promote energy self-sufficiency in Outermost Regions
February 19, 2025
Allocation of water heaters in Flores and Graciosa to optimise energy consumption
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Nota de Imprensa
July 16, 2025
Regional Government resumed assessment of applications for SOLENERGE programme
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has resumed the assessment of applications for the SOLENERGE programme, which will be carried out by the Regional Directorate for Energy. Created under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), SOLENERGE now has a budget limit of 60 million Euros, following its reprogramming, with applications being assessed in the order of submission. These incentives are intended to support the installation of solar photovoltaic systems, according to the Regional Legislative Decree published this month in the Official Gazette. The budget increase follows the reprogramming of the RRP, resulting in an additional increase of 41 million Euros over the initially planned budget of 19 million Euros. According to the legal document, the aim is to "contract 27 MW of additional power," promoting the self-consumption of clean electricity and contributing to the energy transition in the Azores. SOLENERGE covers 100% of eligible expenses for the purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems, up to a limit of 1,500 Euros per kilowatt installed. It is intended for citizens and collective entities, except the regional administration and direct State administration. The measure has contributed to an increase in decentralised energy production from renewable sources, placing the end consumer "at the heart of the energy system." The new rules apply to ongoing processes that have already been approved or are under assessment. They will enter into force on the day following their publication. According to the Regional Secretary, Berta Cabral, the aim is to ensure the swift and efficient analysis of each application. The government official highlighted the financial increase in the RRP reprogramming by 41 million Euros and recalled that SOLENERGE has been in force since September 2022, as part of Investment C14-i03-RAA- Energy Transition in the Azores, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. “The strong demand for SOLENERGE evidences that this was an effective measure, which significantly contributed to reducing the energy bills of Azorean households and businesses, while promoting the energy transition of the Azores in a practical manner," concluded Berta Cabral. This programme was created by the Regional Government in September 2022 to support the acquisition and installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the Region. It should be noted that, as of June 30, this year, there were 5,321 investment proposals submitted, with an approved incentive of 19 million Euros, representing an approved capacity of 14,088.28 kW. These include 1,698 applications that have been fully completed, corresponding to an allocation of €16,945,228.16 and an installed power of 12,524.92 kW, and serving about 1,500 households across the Region.
July 16, 2025
Regional Government resumed assessment of applications for SOLENERGE programme
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has resumed the assessment of applications for the SOLENERGE programme, which will be carried out by the Regional Directorate for Energy. Created under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), SOLENERGE now has a budget limit of 60 million Euros, following its reprogramming, with applications being assessed in the order of submission. These incentives are intended to support the installation of solar photovoltaic systems, according to the Regional Legislative Decree published this month in the Official Gazette. The budget increase follows the reprogramming of the RRP, resulting in an additional increase of 41 million Euros over the initially planned budget of 19 million Euros. According to the legal document, the aim is to "contract 27 MW of additional power," promoting the self-consumption of clean electricity and contributing to the energy transition in the Azores. SOLENERGE covers 100% of eligible expenses for the purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems, up to a limit of 1,500 Euros per kilowatt installed. It is intended for citizens and collective entities, except the regional administration and direct State administration. The measure has contributed to an increase in decentralised energy production from renewable sources, placing the end consumer "at the heart of the energy system." The new rules apply to ongoing processes that have already been approved or are under assessment. They will enter into force on the day following their publication. According to the Regional Secretary, Berta Cabral, the aim is to ensure the swift and efficient analysis of each application. The government official highlighted the financial increase in the RRP reprogramming by 41 million Euros and recalled that SOLENERGE has been in force since September 2022, as part of Investment C14-i03-RAA- Energy Transition in the Azores, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. “The strong demand for SOLENERGE evidences that this was an effective measure, which significantly contributed to reducing the energy bills of Azorean households and businesses, while promoting the energy transition of the Azores in a practical manner," concluded Berta Cabral. This programme was created by the Regional Government in September 2022 to support the acquisition and installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the Region. It should be noted that, as of June 30, this year, there were 5,321 investment proposals submitted, with an approved incentive of 19 million Euros, representing an approved capacity of 14,088.28 kW. These include 1,698 applications that have been fully completed, corresponding to an allocation of €16,945,228.16 and an installed power of 12,524.92 kW, and serving about 1,500 households across the Region.
Nota de Imprensa
May 28, 2025
Azores join REMOTE European project to promote energy self-sufficiency in Outermost Regions
The Regional Secretariat for Transport, Mobility and Infrastructures, through the Regional Directorate for Energy, is a partner in the new European project designated as REMOTE - Reshaping Energy Models for Outermost Territories, co-funded by the Interreg Europe programme. Spanning eight semesters, the project brings together seven Outermost Regions - the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte and Saint Martin - with the common goal of developing regional policies conducive to energy self-sufficiency. These regions, due to their remoteness, face very specific challenges. Despite significant progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources, they continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels. This reality is exacerbated by isolated energy systems, unconnected to continental grids, which makes it more difficult to guarantee a stable and sustainable supply. The REMOTE project aims to respond to these difficulties by strengthening innovative public policies, decentralising energy systems, tackling energy poverty, and stimulating research and innovation in the territories involved. The Autonomous Region of the Azores will have a budget of about 196 thousand Euros to develop its actions under the project, as part of a total amount exceeding 1.7 million Euros. The REMOTE kick-off meeting took place this week on the island of Réunion, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the Outermost Regions towards a more sustainable, resilient and self-reliant energy future.
May 28, 2025
Azores join REMOTE European project to promote energy self-sufficiency in Outermost Regions
The Regional Secretariat for Transport, Mobility and Infrastructures, through the Regional Directorate for Energy, is a partner in the new European project designated as REMOTE - Reshaping Energy Models for Outermost Territories, co-funded by the Interreg Europe programme. Spanning eight semesters, the project brings together seven Outermost Regions - the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte and Saint Martin - with the common goal of developing regional policies conducive to energy self-sufficiency. These regions, due to their remoteness, face very specific challenges. Despite significant progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources, they continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels. This reality is exacerbated by isolated energy systems, unconnected to continental grids, which makes it more difficult to guarantee a stable and sustainable supply. The REMOTE project aims to respond to these difficulties by strengthening innovative public policies, decentralising energy systems, tackling energy poverty, and stimulating research and innovation in the territories involved. The Autonomous Region of the Azores will have a budget of about 196 thousand Euros to develop its actions under the project, as part of a total amount exceeding 1.7 million Euros. The REMOTE kick-off meeting took place this week on the island of Réunion, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the Outermost Regions towards a more sustainable, resilient and self-reliant energy future.
