🌓 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Energy Storage Project Proposed for Solar Plant in Gran Canaria

Published: March 10, 2026|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Tabaiba Solar Battery Storage Project in Gran Canaria

Project Overview

Tabaiba Solar, S.L. plans to install a new energy storage system with batteries at the Aldea Blanca I photovoltaic solar plant in San BartolomƩ de Tirajana, Gran Canaria.

Key Details

  • The project involves adding two battery units with a total capacity of 9 MWh.
  • Upgrading the plant’s power conversion station.
  • The move significantly hybridizes the existing solar installation.

Authorization and Public Consultation

  • This change requires official authorization, which is now open for public consultation.
  • Authorities have made all technical and environmental documents available for review.
  • Public feedback is invited within a 30-day window.

Investment and Goals

  • The project’s estimated cost stands at over 2.5 million euros, reflecting a substantial investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
  • The initiative aims to:
    • Enhance the plant’s efficiency
    • Increase energy capacity
    • Contribute to the region’s greener energy goals

Broader Context

This development signals ongoing efforts to modernize Canary Islands’ renewable energy assets, supporting Spain’s broader push for cleaner power sources and grid stability.