The government of Catalonia (Spain) has unveiled a plan to reach carbon neutrality in the energy sector in 2050, targeting 12 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 (including 7 GW of solar and 5 GW of wind) and 62 GW by 2050. Catalonia's renewable capacity currently stands at 3.4 GW. The region also aims to increase the share of electricity in energy demand to 34% by 2030 and 76% by 2050. Finally, Catalonia intends to reduce final energy consumption by more than 30% in 2050 relative to 2017 level and to cut energy intensity by 57% over the 2017-2050 period.
According to the NECP 2021-2030, Spain aims to reduce its GHG gas emissions by 23% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels and by at least 90% by 2050. It aims to become carbon-neutral in 2050 (zero-net emissions). Renewables should cover 42% of final energy consumption in 2030 and should contribute 74% of power generation by 2030 and 100% in 2050. To reach this target, the Spanish government aims to install 22 GW of wind, 30 GW of solar PV, 5 GW of CSP, 3.5 GW of pumped-storage, and 800 MW of biomass between 2020 and 2030.
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