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000168400 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.1016/j.enpol.2025.115061
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000168400 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-9282-1428$$aTorrubia, Jorge
000168400 245__ $$aThe digital and green transition dilemma: Is there room for everything? Insights from the next decade (2025–2035) in Aragón (Spain)
000168400 260__ $$c2026
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000168400 5203_ $$aThe simultaneous green and digital transitions are creating new land and water demands that compete with traditional uses. Using Aragón (Spain) as a case study, this work examines whether these transitions are compatible. Aragón was selected for its strong renewable energy potential, low population density (allowing land availability), and government support for green hydrogen (GH) and data center (DC) projects, though these initiatives face growing local opposition. We analyzed projected impacts for 2025–2035 estimating electricity and water consumption for DC and GH, and land needs for wind and photovoltaic electricity under three scenarios. Results indicate Aragón's electricity demand could rise sixfold to fifteenfold by 2035, with DC and GH production representing 85 % of total demand. Supplying Aragón's electricity would require 9–39 % of land to host renewables, and depending on renewables deployment, Aragón could shift from a historic electricity exporter to an importer. Water use could grow 41–124 % relative to current economic consumption, and seasonal demand from DC could lead to conflicts. These findings call into question the current pace and compatibility of the twin transition. We recommend integrated planning that prioritizes the green transition, imposes environmental limits, and compensates affected regions to ensure a sustainable, equitable transition.
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000168400 700__ $$aTruta Beserra de Lima, Alessandro$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000168400 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-3330-1793$$aValero, Alicia$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000168400 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0702-733X$$aValero, Antonio$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000168400 7102_ $$15004$$2590$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Ingeniería Mecánica$$cÁrea Máquinas y Motores Térmi.
000168400 773__ $$g210 (2026), 115061 [14 pp.]$$pEnergy policy$$tENERGY POLICY$$x0301-4215
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