The Annual ELECPOR Meeting celebrating its 20th anniversary, themed “Future ON,” was a resounding success, highlighted by a keynote address from Professor Lucila de Almeida, Coordinator of NOVA Green Lab. The event, held on June 4, gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of the energy sector, focusing on electrification.
Professor Lucila de Almeida’s presentation on the challenges of electrification from a legal perspective was praised for its clarity and engagement. Her insights provided a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies involved in advancing electrification, making her talk one of the high points of the conference.
The “Future ON” conference marked a significant milestone for ELECPOR, underscoring the innovations, challenges, and future directions of the energy sector. Key topics included the challenges of electrification from both European and national perspectives, the importance of generation and distribution for supply security, and discussions on the future of electricity in a clean, decarbonized, accessible, and secure energy system.
The organizing team of ELECPOR expressed their gratitude to Professor de Almeida for her valuable contribution, highlighting the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in driving innovation and development in the energy sector.
As the event concluded, it was evident that the insights and expertise shared by Professor de Almeida and other speakers would serve as a catalyst for continued innovation and transformation within the energy sector, reinforcing ELECPOR’s commitment to a sustainable and electrified future.
About ELECPOR
ELECPOR – Associação Portuguesa das Empresas do Sector Eléctrico, represents and advocates for the interests of its seven member companies, which include EDP – Energias de Portugal, Turbogás – Produtora Energética, EDA – Eletricidade dos Açores, EEM – Eletricidade da Madeira, ELECGAS, Movhera – Hidroelétricas do Norte, and IBERDROLA Portugal. The association serves as a key intermediary in the formulation and discussion of public policies, directives, and regulations for the electrical sector, both domestically and internationally, with a mission to foster electrification for a sustainable and innovative energy transition.
ELECPOR, the Portuguese Association of Electrical Sector Companies, was established on October 7, 2004, to represent and advocate for the common interests of its members, which include seven of the leading national companies in the Portuguese electrical sector. The association acts as a sectoral business entity and a representative voice in the development and discussion of public policies, guidelines, and regulations related to the electrical sector, both in Portugal and internationally. ELECPOR’s mission is to promote electrification for a sustainable, innovative, and fair energy transition.
