Spanish Government Approves €2.22 Million Aid for La Punta II Renewable Energy Project

Project Overview

• The Spanish government has approved a €2.22 million aid package for the hybrid energy project La Punta II.
• The project aims to boost renewable energy in Gran Canaria.
• Components include:
  • a 9 MW wind farm
  • a 2.34 MW solar plant
  • a battery storage system
• Location: Santa Lucia de Tirajana
• Goals:
  • enhance energy efficiency
  • balance supply
  • support decarbonization goals
  • contribute to the EU-funded NextGenerationEU recovery plan

Environmental Impact and Assessments

• Environmental assessments confirm minimal impact due to:
  • already disturbed land
  • existing infrastructure nearby
• Authorities have analyzed potential effects on:
  • local biodiversity
  • water bodies
  • landscape
  • cultural heritage
• Conclusions:
  • impacts will be low and manageable with prescribed mitigation measures
• Several environmental authorities, including health, water, industry, and ecological agencies, have provided positive reports.
• Emphasis on strict compliance with environmental standards and monitoring.
• An environmental impact assessment concluded:
  • the project does not pose significant risks
  • aligns with sustainability principles
• The project complies with EU funds and the 'Do No Significant Harm' (DNSH) principle to promote renewable energy without environmental damage.

Permitting and Approval

• The permit process ended with a formal resolution by the Director General of Ecological Transition.
• The resolution:
  • authorizes the project under environmental conditions
  • outlines monitoring and mitigation measures
• The project is compatible with local environmental values and aims to:
  • support regional energy transition
  • minimize ecological footprint