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Power and Energy Systems

The future of energy communities in Europe lies in collaborative ecosystems

Portugal, Greece and Turkey have joined forces with a common goal: to support the energy transition in a fair, inclusive, and sustainable way through energy communities. The European project ECHO - Energy Communities Excellence Hubs, with INESC TEC as a partner, will establish regional centres of excellence in these three countries to develop solutions that foster innovation in the energy sector.

27th February 2026

Power and Energy Systems

INESC TEC developed a tool capable of identifying the best locations for the installation of large-scale data centres

Portugal is increasingly establishing itself as an interesting destination for the installation of large-scale data centres and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructures, but there is a decisive factor shaping these investments: the capacity and reliability of the power grid. To address this challenge, INESC TEC has developed and validated a tool that identifies where the national transmission network can safely connect new large-scale data centre clusters, in the range of 500 MW to 1 GW. The goal is to turn a technical problem into an opportunity, making it possible to estimate the connection capacity available for energy-intensive consumers at each node of the grid.

13th February 2026

Power and Energy Systems

How does INESC TEC aim to shape the future of the energy sector?

From academia to industry, INESC TEC has been collaborating with several international communities to define a strategic R&D roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions into the electricity system of the future. Publications in leading scientific journals stand as recognition of both the research carried out and the contributions of researchers working in this field.

13th February 2026

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