The transition to decarbonization is supported by the growing development of renewable energies, reaching 53.6 GW(3) of installed capacity in 2022, and by the phaseout of coal-fired generation by 2027 and gas-fired by 2040. It is also supported by an approach to innovation as an accelerator in the creation of sustainable value, an example of which is the construction of the 3SUN Gigafactory photovoltaic panel plant in Catania.
The extension and digitalization of the grids, which have 72.7 million end users, make it possible to accommodate greater volumes of energy produced from renewable sources and to offer an increasingly high-quality, secure and reliable service. One of the main objectives in this regard is strengthening our commitment to reducing the average frequency (SAIFI) and duration (SAIDI) of interruptions of electricity supply. Furthermore, we are committed to further extending access to electricity in rural and suburban areas in the countries in which we operate, to communities with no electricity supply, aiming to reach 7.1 million beneficiaries by 2030.
By offering new, innovative and inclusive products and services, we can accompany our customers on their journey to clean electrification and the transformation of their energy habits in everyday life. We are able to do this through network flexibility and consumption optimization services such as demand response,(4) but also by bringing energy ever closer to our customers, for example through the development of energy communities.(5) We also continue supporting the spread of electric mobility, expecting to reach 31,400 owned public charging points in 2025 (22,600 in 2022), as well as serving around 13,000 electric buses (over 5,000 in 2022).