The first minister's comments come as her government prepares to publish its draft energy strategy.
When the last strategy was published in 2017, a target was set for half of Scotland's energy to come from renewables by 2030.Ms Sturgeon said: "The imperative is clear. In this decade we must set Scotland on the path to an energy system that meets the challenge of becoming a net zero nation by 2045, that supplies safe, secure and affordable energy for all and that generates economic opportunity through a just transition.
The energy strategy will be published alongside a "just transition" plan, which will set out how the shift away from fossil fuels can be done fairly.More than 100 new licences are expected to be granted by regulators this year. That call is being echoed by Friends of the Earth Scotland, which says Scottish ministers should set an "end date" for fossil fuels and chart a path to a renewable-powered future.
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