Promoting solar power generation in Barcelona

Municipal buildings and facilities account for much of the city's energy consumption, along with public lighting infrastructures and traffic signals. This is why it is crucial to take advantage of them to generate as much energy as possible through photovoltaic generation installations. This strategy not only contributes to climate neutrality goals but also serves as an example for city residents.

The sun is Barcelona's main renewable energy resource. Therefore, promoting photovoltaic installations is one of the priorities to work towards decarbonisation and achieve the climate objectives set for 2030 in the Climate Plan.

Along with solar panels on the roofs of residential buildings, public spaces also offer major opportunities to add power generation systems.

In April 2024, Barcelona City Council approved the government measure entitled “Accelerating photovoltaic energy generation in Barcelona”. The goal set by the measure and the Climate Plan has been achieved: to triple the municipal photovoltaic capacity and work towards a more sustainable city.