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Canary Islands approves minor concession modification for electrical company’s desalination project

Published: May 29, 2026|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Maritime Authority Approves Minor Concession Change

Project Overview

  • The Spanish government’s Canary Islands’ maritime authority has approved a slight, non-essential change to a concession granted to Redes Eléctricas de España.
  • The concession is related to a desalination project linked to the Chira-Soria hydroelectric plant.
  • The project covers approximately 2,829 square meters of public maritime land.
  • It has been authorized for a 15-year period, with the possibility of extension up to 30 years.
  • The annual fee for the concession is roughly €72,284.43.

Context and Significance

  • This update reflects ongoing efforts to expand sustainable water and energy infrastructure in the region.
  • Such infrastructure is vital for local development and environmental management.

Government Approach

  • The decision highlights how government agencies work quietly but continually to adjust permits.
  • These adjustments support critical infrastructure that impacts residents.
  • It is especially important given the growing demand for water and renewable energy solutions in the Canary Islands.

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