Reacción a "The “unstoppable” growth of renewables is the scientific breakthrough of the year for Science magazine"

The selection by the prestigious journal Science of the growth of renewable energies as a milestone for 2025 is a clear indicator of the maturity of the technologies on which they are based, as well as the entry onto the scene of a new and powerful player: China. The message is clear and forceful: if a firm and serious commitment is made, change no longer depends on ideas or technologies, but on the ability to implement them on a large scale and quickly.

The deployment of wind and photovoltaic farms over the last year in China has contributed significantly to the increased penetration of renewable energies. Added to this is the high level of development of photovoltaic self-consumption due to the low prices of panels from, of course, China, the world leader in their production. All this has led to renewable energies surpassing fossil fuels in terms of meeting electricity demand, with their growth sufficient to cover new global electricity demand in the first half of the year.

Nor should we forget emerging technologies, such as new types of more efficient solar cells and batteries with new chemistries that will surpass the current lithium-ion-based ones, which promise to further expand the possibilities and scope of renewable energies.

As a reflection, this milestone shows that clean energy can and must be consolidated as the most practical and cost-effective option for moving towards energy transition and a decarbonized global economy. To achieve this, it is essential to continue acting on all fronts: promoting the development of new renewable plants, facilitating access to these technologies for electricity markets, strengthening the flexibility and reliability of networks, and, of course, accompanying this entire process with coherent and favorable public policies.