International Spain amends the Renewable Energy Act to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050
International | Spain amends Renewable Energy Act to achieve 100% Renewable electricity by 2050
The Spanish Ministry of the Ecology has submitted a draft document containing the main elements of the new law on climate change to the parliamentary group and the relevant departments. The draft relates to energy networks, energy efficiency, construction, transport and taxation, and at least 20 per cent of the national budget should have a positive impact on climate change. As part of the climate change strategy, Spain hoped to achieve 100 per cent of renewable electricity by 2050.
According to Spanish agency EFE, sources from the Ministry of Ecological Transformation released the information at a meeting with reporters yesterday.
15 key
1. Greenhouse gas emissions will need to be reduced by 20% of 1990 levels by 2030 and to 90% by 2050.
In 2050, electricity came entirely from renewable sources.
The government will promote at least 3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity annually between 2020 and 2030.
4. Once the law enters into force, hydrocarbon exploration rights and mining concessions will no longer be granted.
5, will not issue a new hydraulic fracturing license, the current license will not last beyond 2040.
6, fossil fuel consumption no longer has new subsidies or economic incentives.
In 2007, the public sector spun off companies developing fossil fuel-related activities.
8. By 2050, passenger vehicles or light commercial vehicles will not be able to circulate if carbon dioxide is emitted directly.
In 92040, vehicles that emit carbon dioxide will no longer be allowed to register and sell in Spain, including hybrids, natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles, as well as gasoline and diesel vehicles.
It is an obligation to install charging stations at all fossil fuel supply stations.
In 2023, all cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants had low-emission zones.
By 2050, the government will promote renovation of public and private buildings to achieve energy efficiency and decarbonization.
From 2021 to 2030, an average of at least 100000 households a year need to be renovated to meet energy efficiency standards.
14. Twenty percent of the national budget is fighting climate change.
The law will be accompanied by a transition strategy to mitigate its impact on areas and workers most affected by the transition.
James Watson, CEO of SolarPower Europe, the European Solar Energy Association, said: "I am very excited to see Spain make a commitment to the future of 100 percent renewable energy. Spain's energy ambitions will awaken all the rest of the world and, in the near future, renewable energy will power large economies, and solar energy will play an important role in achieving this goal. "
The Spanish Ministry of the Ecology has submitted a draft document containing the main elements of the new law on climate change to the parliamentary group and the relevant departments. The draft relates to energy networks, energy efficiency, construction, transport and taxation, and at least 20 per cent of the national budget should have a positive impact on climate change. As part of the climate change strategy, Spain hoped to achieve 100 per cent of renewable electricity by 2050.
According to Spanish agency EFE, sources from the Ministry of Ecological Transformation released the information at a meeting with reporters yesterday.
15 key
1. Greenhouse gas emissions will need to be reduced by 20% of 1990 levels by 2030 and to 90% by 2050.
In 2050, electricity came entirely from renewable sources.
The government will promote at least 3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity annually between 2020 and 2030.
4. Once the law enters into force, hydrocarbon exploration rights and mining concessions will no longer be granted.
5, will not issue a new hydraulic fracturing license, the current license will not last beyond 2040.
6, fossil fuel consumption no longer has new subsidies or economic incentives.
In 2007, the public sector spun off companies developing fossil fuel-related activities.
8. By 2050, passenger vehicles or light commercial vehicles will not be able to circulate if carbon dioxide is emitted directly.
In 92040, vehicles that emit carbon dioxide will no longer be allowed to register and sell in Spain, including hybrids, natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles, as well as gasoline and diesel vehicles.
It is an obligation to install charging stations at all fossil fuel supply stations.
In 2023, all cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants had low-emission zones.
By 2050, the government will promote renovation of public and private buildings to achieve energy efficiency and decarbonization.
From 2021 to 2030, an average of at least 100000 households a year need to be renovated to meet energy efficiency standards.
14. Twenty percent of the national budget is fighting climate change.
The law will be accompanied by a transition strategy to mitigate its impact on areas and workers most affected by the transition.
James Watson, CEO of SolarPower Europe, the European Solar Energy Association, said: "I am very excited to see Spain make a commitment to the future of 100 percent renewable energy. Spain's energy ambitions will awaken all the rest of the world and, in the near future, renewable energy will power large economies, and solar energy will play an important role in achieving this goal. "
