Tenerife Advances Two Major Wind Farm Projects in Granadilla de Abona
Energías Verdes de Tenerife has requested a declaration of public utility for two wind farm projects in Granadilla de Abona, which aim to add over 23 megawatts of renewable capacity to the island's grid.
The Canary Islands’ transition to renewable energy has reached a key milestone with the advancement of two new wind farm projects in Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife. The developer, Energías Verdes de Tenerife, S.L.U., has officially requested a "declaration of public utility" for the El Vallito and Tarajales wind farms. This legal step is essential for securing the land needed to move forward with construction.
This move revives plans first introduced four years ago. It also opens a window for affected parties to submit claims regarding the land and property impacted by the development. Together, the two projects will add over 23 megawatts (MW) of power to the regional grid, boosting renewable energy capacity in a vital area for the island's electricity network.
The larger project, El Vallito, will be built near Chimiche, northwest of the TF-1 motorway. It features five wind turbines and includes a 24.47 million euro investment, which covers a lithium-ion battery storage system. This 21 MWh battery setup is designed to help smooth out the natural fluctuations in wind power. The electricity will be fed into the grid via underground cables connected to the Granadilla collector substation, eventually reaching the Abona substation.
The Tarajales wind farm, with a budget of 9.59 million euros, will consist of three larger turbines. Like El Vallito, it will use an underground network to connect to the same local collector substation.
These projects highlight the complex regulatory path for renewable energy in the Canary Islands. By securing a declaration of public utility, these long-planned wind farms are finally moving toward becoming key components in the island's effort to move away from fossil fuels.