Solar Power Installation Project in Tenerife

Project Overview

• Médano Ingenieros S.L. is requesting official permission to build a new solar power installation in Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife.
• The project involves:
  • 1,917 photovoltaic modules
  • Multiple inverters
  • A transformer
  • A 1 MW lithium iron phosphate storage system
  • Underground cabling
• Total investment is over €2.36 million.

Significance and Goals

This development marks a step forward in Tenerife’s push for renewable energy, aiming to:

• Boost clean power
• Reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Approval Process

• The project’s approval process includes a public consultation.
• Residents and interested parties are invited to review detailed plans and submit comments within 30 days.

Importance and Benefits

• The project’s approval is crucial for advancing Tenerife’s energy transition.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Supporting local jobs
  • Reinforcing the island's commitment to sustainability.

Community Engagement and Transparency

Officials stress transparency in the permitting process and invite community participation to ensure environmental and social considerations are addressed.

Broader Context

• Typically, this permits process helps balance ecological protection with renewable energy ambitions.
• It aligns with broader Spanish and regional efforts to meet climate goals.