The final webinar organised as part of the Sun4All project, hosted by partners AGENEAL and the Almada City Council, brought together experts to discuss policies and projects aimed at combating energy poverty and promoting renewable energy communities in Portugal. The event was divided into two panels, highlighting key initiatives and sharing practical case studies.

In Panel 1, Rita Sargento from ADENE introduced the Espaço Energia initiative, which focuses on establishing energy spaces to support energy efficiency and sustainability. Miguel Sequeira, a PhD student and researcher at CENSE NOVA-FCT, provided insights into energy poverty in Portugal. He also presented the Renewable Energy Community of Telheiras, a community-driven project aimed at promoting local renewable energy solutions. Luís Cachinho from Coopérnico discussed the development of Renewable Energy Communities (REC) under current legislation, sharing both opportunities and challenges for citizens to take part in these initiatives.

In the second part of the webinar, Panel 2 showcased practical applications of renewable energy projects. Jóni Santos, founder of the Culatra Sustainability Cooperative, presented Culatra 2030, a pilot initiative creating a renewable energy community on the island of Culatra. Rui Queiroga from Cleanwatts discussed the Figueiró dos Vinhos project, where municipal buildings are fitted with solar panels to distribute clean energy to local organizations and residents. Finally, Rui Sebastian from the Municipality of Almada shared the success of the Sun4All pilot project, which aims to alleviate energy poverty by offering vulnerable populations access to solar energy and energy literacy programs.

This webinar provided valuable insights into the intersection of energy policy, community engagement, and sustainable solutions. A technical visit of the pilot site on 27 September 2024 rounded up the activities of the Sun4All pilot in Almada.