Conclusions of the RELOP Countries’ Energy Models Workshop Report Release

On April 24, 2024, the RELOP (GTE) Energy Transition working group held its third online workshop, bringing together specialists and representatives from six Portuguese-speaking countries: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The event, which attracted over 70 participants, focused on the theme “Energy Models.”

During the workshop, the realities of each country’s energy sector were presented and discussed, highlighting the diversity of challenges and opportunities. The speakers shared data on the energy matrix, socioeconomic context, energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the measures adopted to reduce them. In addition, each country provided a preview of their energy transition and the future of their energy sector.

One of the key conclusions of the meeting was the realization that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of energy transition, especially in the context of RELOP countries, which face significant economic and social challenges. It became clear that each nation must develop its own strategy to achieve its goals, balancing three fundamental aspects of any energy sector: supply security, socio-environmental sustainability, and maintaining energy prices that are affordable and compatible with the local economic reality.

The full report of the GTE Energy Models Workshop is now available for online reading.