Table 2 Policy targets, status of implementation and necessary expansion of onshore-wind energy by 2050 on different planning levels in Germany
From: How to achieve the climate targets? Spatial planning in the context of the German energy transition
| Level | Policy target for the expansion of wind energy by 2050 (installed cap.) | Status of implementation in 2018 (installed cap.) | Necessary expansion according to EE100 (installed cap.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nation | 137 GW1 | 50 GW2 | 240 GW5 |
| Lower Saxony (federal state) | 20 GW3 | 11 GW3 | 81 GW5 |
| Hannover Region (region) | 1.15 GW4 | 342 MW4 | 4.5 GW5 |
