šŸŒ“ Canary Islands Government Announcements

Energy Storage Project Proposed for Solar Park in Gran Canaria

Published: October 20, 2025|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Atlantic Generation Battery Storage Project at Balos Photovoltaic Park

Project Overview

  • Atlantic Generation, S.L. plans to add a battery storage system to the Balos Photovoltaic Park in Santa LucĆ­a de Tirajana, Gran Canaria.
  • The project involves installing a large container with 12 racks of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries.
  • The storage capacity will be up to 5.016 MWh of energy.
  • This addition will transform the existing 1.6 MW solar park into a hybrid facility.
  • The goal is to enable better management of electricity supply and support renewable energy integration in the region.

Authorization and Public Engagement

  • The project requires official authorization due to its significant modification to the original solar installation.
  • Public information sessions are scheduled.
  • Interested parties have 30 days from October 20, 2025, to review technical documents and submit comments.

Goals and Impact

  • The development aims to enhance local energy stability and sustainability.
  • It aligns with broader efforts to boost renewable sources in the Canary Islands.
  • The project highlights Spainā€™s ongoing push to modernize renewable energy infrastructure, making solar power more flexible and reliable.

Investment and Planning

  • The total investment is approximately ā‚¬673,552.
  • Planning permission will define how this infrastructure impacts local energy grids and residents.

This initiative highlights Spainā€™s ongoing push to modernize renewable energy infrastructure, making solar power more flexible and reliable for communities dependent on sustainable sources.