The Government of Catalonia has opened the extraordinary public information process for the Sectoral Territorial Plan for wind and photovoltaic electricity generation, known as PLATER. This instrument establishes an ambitious energy horizon that contemplates 5,262.6 MW of photovoltaic and 2,649 MW of wind for the Girona regions in 2050. The municipalities of the province have three months to review the initial map of the plan. During this period, they may propose adjustments to the areas classified as priority, suitable, or unsuitable for the development of these energy installations.
The methodology applied by the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition is exhaustive. It uses 141 layers of information to assess each territory, considering figures of environmental, urban planning, agricultural, landscape and cultural protection.
The affected areas cover agricultural spaces in Ampurdán, La Selva, Gironés, and Pla de l’Estany. Natural areas and ecological corridors are also included, which require careful evaluation to minimize environmental impact.
“The Catalan Institute of Energy has enabled a mapping viewer with editing capabilities so that city councils can modify the proposed zones”
This viewer will allow local administrations to intervene directly on the map. In parallel, citizens will have access to another platform to consult detailed information on the distribution of renewables in their environment.
In addition to municipalities, natural persons, entities, and economic agents affected during the established period may submit allegations. The Government has activated technicians from the regional energy transition offices to support those municipalities with fewer human or technical resources. The document prioritizes the energy use of existing buildings and artificialized spaces. The use of road and rail infrastructure is encouraged to reduce the occupation of natural land and facilitate landscape integration.
“Of that total, the Government estimates that 14,000 MW will be installed in buildings and artificialized spaces”
The PLATER is framed within the Energy Prospect for Catalonia 2050, which foresees the installation of 62,000 MW of renewable energy by that date. The rest of the installation will require an occupation equivalent to 1.2% of Catalonia’s territory in non-artificialized spaces.

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