First Floating Wind Farm Proposed for Tenerife
Primavera Offshore Wind has proposed the Canary Islands' first floating offshore wind farm off Tenerife, a 40-million-euro project designed to power 19,000 homes, which is now open for public review.
The Canary Islands, an archipelago with great potential for offshore wind power, could soon add a new energy source to its mix. Primavera Offshore Wind is proposing to build the first floating wind farm in Tenerife. This project, estimated to cost 40 million euros, aims to power about 19,000 homes.
The initiative, named 'Primavera', will be located off Granadilla port. It will feature two wind turbines, each generating 5.5 MW, for a total of 11 MW. Floating platforms are essential here because the sea around the islands is very deep, making traditional fixed wind turbines impossible to install. The design uses W2Power technology, where two wind turbines sit on tilted towers, all mounted on a four-column steel floating base. A special mooring system on the front column will keep the platform facing the wind, ensuring it catches as much wind as possible. Each turbine will be up to 160 meters across. The floating platform will be 346 meters from the breakwater, and the highest point of its blades will reach 184 meters.
Currently, the plans for the offshore wind farm and its power lines are open for public review for 30 days. During this time, anyone interested can raise concerns about both the initial permit application and the environmental report. You can find the documents at the Industry and Energy department of the Government Sub-delegation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and at the Granadilla de Abona City Council. Getting through these administrative steps successfully is vital for the project to go ahead.
Once approved, the wind farm will connect to E-Distribución's power grid. It will do this via the Granadilla Industrial Estate substation and the Granadilla Port delivery and distribution center. The necessary permits for this connection are already in place. The company expects construction, installation, and getting the farm running to take up to three years. After operating for an estimated 25 years, the equipment will be taken down. This decommissioning is an important part of planning renewable energy projects.