Canary Islands Government Opens Public Consultation for 'VILLA BESS' Electrical Storage Project

Project Overview

• The project is located in Santa Úrsula, Tenerife.
• Named 'VILLA BESS'.
• Involves installing two 15 MW battery storage units with four hours of autonomy.
• Total energy capacity of 60 MWh.
• Managed by Merak Storage 4, S.L.
• Investment amounts to over 21 million euros.

Project Components

• Six containers for storage.
• Two underground lines for energy evacuation.
• Infrastructure for electricity transmission.

Goals and Benefits

• Support Tenerife’s renewable energy infrastructure.
• Contribute to Spain's broader goal of green energy transition.
• Enhance grid stability.
• Provide residents with more reliable, sustainable power sources.

Environmental and Public Engagement

Authorities are now reviewing the project’s environmental impact and have made it available for public examination over the next 30 days.

• Residents and local stakeholders are encouraged to review the details and submit feedback.

Summary

This development underscores Tenerife’s commitment to advancing clean energy and modernizing its electrical grid.