We have new Integrated Energy and Climate (PNIEC)and that implies pulling accelerator to meet it. The last report ENERGY INSIGHT Nº21 De Moeve analyzes the revision of the road map of Spain for decarbonization, highlighting the ambition of the new objectives by 2030 and, therefore, the great challenges facing the country, seeing in the green hydrogen a key ally to get aircraft .
The PNIEC includes a series of goals nationwide that respond to the Government’s objectives, but also to the Governance Regulations of the European Union in Energy and Action for the climate that requires member countries update your decarbonization plans periodically. To fulfill them at the close of the decade, companies and administrations must implement and develop certain measures.
Our PNIEC, updated at the end of 2024 after the evaluation of the European Commission, has raised the commitments acquired on several fronts, highlighting the expansion of renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable mobility and energy independence. Among the most relevant milestones, Spain has proposed to reach 81% renewable energy in electricity generationIncrease the installed capacity of photovoltaic solar energy from 39 GW to 76 GW and the wind of 50 GW to 62 GW. In addition, the plan contemplates the production of 12 GW of green hydrogen and double the production of biogas at 20 TWH.
Another key aspect is transport electrification. The objective of electric vehicles in circulation has increased to 5.5 million (500,000 more than in the previous version), while the percentage of renewable fuels in the transport sector has increased from 2% to 17%. These measures They seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen the energy independence of the country, which now aspires to take 50%, compared to the previous 39%.
However, Moeve’s report warns of the challenges involved in this ambitious plan. To meet the renewable objectives, Spain must install 9 GW of solar and 6 GW of wind every year until 2030. Regarding green hydrogen, the 12 GW goal of electrolysis contrasts with the current capacity of just 25 MW, which will require a Accelerated development of infrastructure and support policies.
Despite these challenges, the report highlights that we have a competitive advantage in terms of energy costs. According to data from the Iberian Initiative of Industry and Energy Transition, “energy prices in Spain and Portugal are between 20% and 25% lower than in the rest of Europe.” This factor could boost industrial competitiveness and attract strategic investments in renewable energy and green technology.
The report also emphasizes that “to reach 20 Biogás TWH in 2030, current production must be multiplied by seven, which is around 3 SWH”, which represents a considerable challenge in terms of investment and technological development. In the field of energy storage, it is pointed out that “it will be necessary to add 14 GW to the more than 8 GW currently installed to reach 22 GW in 2030.”
In addition, the PNIEC establishes that the electrification fee of the economy will go from 32% to 35%, with a notable increase in renewable energy production. And as for the production of Green Hydrogen, the report highlights that “it is estimated that the electrolysis capacity installed in Spain is around 25 MW, far from the 12 GW which marks the pniec ».
Another of the key points is marine wind, whose development It is still incipient compared to other European countries. “Spain still does not have a significant installed capacity in marine wind, although the PNIEC foresees an expansion of up to 3 GW by 2030,” says the analysis.
In addition, “the objectives of installation of photovoltaic energy, 39 GW to 76 GW (with 19 GW of self -consumption), and those of wind energy, from 50 GW to 62 GW” and “are included new objectives of Green hydrogen production, with a 12 GW forecast compared to the 4 GW previously established ».
Regarding energy independence, it emphasizes that the objective of energy independence is increased up to 50%, compared to 39% of the previous version. The comparison with other European countries shows that «the level of emissions in 1990 in Spain was much lower than that of other European countries such as France or Germany, so proportionally it is an equal objective of ambitious».
Finally, the report concludes that “it is essential to continue advancing in compliance with the objectives of the PNIEC, with the aim of taking advantage of all this potential and strengthening the industrial competitiveness of Spain.” As 2030 approaches, the key will be in The country’s ability to develop effective policies and guarantee an efficient and sustainable energy transition.