The director of the Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN), Anna Camp, presented the preliminary results of the Sectoral Territorial Plan for the Implementation of Renewable Energies in Catalonia (PLATER) to representatives from the 30 municipalities in the Baix Llobregat region. The meeting, held on Monday, detailed the estimated contribution of 1,146 MW that the region must achieve by the year 2050.
Solar photovoltaic energy will account for the bulk of this contribution, with 1,089.8 MW planned, while wind energy is estimated at 56.2 MW. Regarding solar power, the majority of the capacity (876.1 MW) will be hosted on buildings, 126.4 MW in artificialized spaces (such as disused quarries or landfills), and only 87.3 MW in non-artificialized areas.
The goal of decarbonizing the Catalan energy system requires the installation of 62,000 MW of renewable energy by 2050, with non-artificial land occupation equivalent to 1.2% of Catalonia's territory.
The occupation of non-artificial land for photovoltaic use in Baix Llobregat will be limited to 140 hectares, representing 0.3% of the total surface area of the region. Power already installed or in processing (currently 12.85 MW) will count towards achieving the final objective.
The PLATER, which has already received 358 contributions during the prior consultation phase, is set to begin its public information period in early 2026. Baix Llobregat municipalities will have an extraordinary period of three months to submit their proposals and adapt their urban planning regulations.
