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    Portugal's EDP urges faster licensing, higher returns to expand grid

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    Posted on September 17, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    EDP calls for faster licensing and better returns to expand Portugal's grid, essential for green industrial projects. The government is working to simplify procedures.

    Table of Contents

    • EDP's Push for Grid Expansion
    • Challenges in Licensing
    • Investment Plans and Returns
    • Government's Role in Grid Development

    EDP Calls for Quicker Licensing and Better Returns to Boost Grid Expansion

    EDP's Push for Grid Expansion

    By Sergio Goncalves

    Challenges in Licensing

    LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's largest utility, EDP, wants faster licensing and higher returns on assets to expand its electricity grid, which is crucial for the country to carry out its planned multibillion-dollar green industrial projects, its CEO said.

    Investment Plans and Returns

    "Without more electricity grids, there is no energy transition. The difficulty in accessing the grid is creating uncertainty about the viability of (industrial green) projects," CEO Miguel Stilwell de Andrade told reporters late on Tuesday.

    Government's Role in Grid Development

    A huge blackout that hit Spain and Portugal on April 28 reignited debates about investments in power networks - and their remuneration - to make sure they can cope with increased electrification, power demand growth from AI and data centres, and renewables integration.

    Stilwell de Andrade said the government must "simplify procedures and shorten licensing periods," which can often take several years.

    The regulator ERSE must also allow "adequate remuneration" on EDP's asset base in Portugal, which is low compared to its European peers, he said.

    The rate of return on its asset base is now around 5.5%, and EDP wants it to be in line with other European countries where investments are rewarded with returns as high as 7.5%.

    EDP ​​owns the largest Portuguese distribution grid in high, medium, and low voltage, with over 228,000 kilometers (142,000 miles) serving more than six million domestic and industrial customers.

    It plans to invest 3.1 billion euros ($3.67 billion) in its grid between 2026 and 2030, up 50% from 2 billion euros in 2021-25, to address high demand for electricity connections from green industries and renewables spread across the country.

    According to the state agency that promotes investment, AICEP, in the Sines region alone, south of Lisbon, there are several projects, such as lithium batteries, green hydrogen, decarbonisation of refineries, planned or in early execution, totalling over 9 billion euros in investment.

    Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said investment in grids was a "high priority" and the government was working on a decree law to streamline grid connection procedures and environmental licensing, "which will simplify the creation of high-demand (electricity) zones".

    (Reporting by Sergio Goncalves.Editing by Mark Potter)

    Key Takeaways

    • •EDP seeks faster licensing and higher returns for grid expansion.
    • •Grid expansion is crucial for Portugal's green projects.
    • •Current asset return rate is 5.5%, EDP aims for 7.5%.
    • •Government to streamline grid connection procedures.
    • •EDP plans a 3.1 billion euro investment by 2030.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Portugal's EDP urges faster licensing, higher returns to expand grid

    1What is grid expansion?

    Grid expansion refers to the process of increasing the capacity and reach of electricity transmission and distribution networks to meet growing energy demands.

    2What is renewable energy?

    Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that are replenished over short periods, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

    3What are asset returns?

    Asset returns are the gains or losses generated from an investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the initial investment amount.

    4What is licensing in the energy sector?

    Licensing in the energy sector involves obtaining official permission from regulatory authorities to operate energy generation or distribution facilities.

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