Canary Islands leads the national delegation in WindEurope (Madrid) to consolidate its position as the site of the first offshore wind farm in Spain. The Canary Islands Government and the private sector demand a specific competition that takes advantage of its natural conditions and unique industrial capacity.
Opening of the Canary Islands stand at WindEurope
The counselor of Transición Ecológica y Energía of the Gobierno de Canarias, Mariano Hernández Zapata, has inaugurated the islands space in WindEurope, the leading trade fair for the European wind energy sector. In a stand of over 80 m², the archipelago showcases its institutional and business cohesion with the aim of leading the decarbonization through offshore wind energy.
During the act, Hernández Zapata stressed that Canarias It is the "ideal location to house the first park of its kind on the coast of Gran Canaria"The advisor urged the Ministry that the archipelago's claims be taken into account in order to have a single competition that recognizes the territorial singularities of the region.
The institutional delegation also included the presence of Gustavo González de Vega, deputy minister of Economía e Internacionalización and vice president of Proexca; Julieta SchallenbergDeputy Minister of Transición Ecológica; Alberto Hernández, CEO Energía; Beatriz Calzada, President of the Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, and Elba Bueno, manager of Clúster Marítimo de Canarias.
Logistical strength and energy sovereignty
The development of offshore wind energy not only responds to environmental objectives, but also to a strategy of economic diversification. Gustavo González de Vega He highlighted the integration of ecological transition policies into the Canary Islands' internationalization strategy, while Julieta Schallenberg He emphasized that the use of the sea is vital given the limited land available on the islands.
A key differentiating factor for the success of these projects is the supporting infrastructure. In this regard, the hydroelectric plant of Salto de Chira en Gran Canaria It is presented as a fundamental piece for the energy storageguaranteeing the safety and efficiency of the system. Furthermore, it is estimated that the implementation of this technology would significantly reduce the additional costs of the Canary Islands' electricity system.
For its part, Elba Bueno, from the Clúster Marítimo de Canarias y FedeportHe urged that administrative processes not be delayed any longer: "There is a prepared ecosystem, with companies that have gained capacity, experience and autonomy and that are in a position to be part of a value chain in this industry."
Impact and data of the delegation at WindEurope
This is the fourth edition in which Canarias participate in WindEuropeconsolidating its visibility at an event that this year was inaugurated by the president of Gobierno de España, Pedro SánchezThe fair attracts more than 16.000 participants and 600 exhibitors, focusing the debate on the energy independence Europe.
| Indicator | Detail / Figure |
|---|---|
| Canary Islands companies and administrations | More than |
| Area of the Canary Islands stand | 80m² |
| Total attendees at WindEurope | + 16.000 |
| Total exhibitors | 600 |
| Date of Technical Presentation (Schallenberg) | 23 Thursday April |
Institutional and technical agenda
The program at the Canary Islands stand includes high-level meetings with the Ministerio de Industria and Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)Likewise, international delegations from to Canada, Norway, Netherlands and clusters of the Basque Country They will visit the area to learn about the islands' potential.
New features include technology from virtual reality which allows visitors to visualize the future wind farm opposite Gran Canariaevaluating its environmental and socioeconomic compatibility. The activity will culminate on Thursday the 23rd with the technical presentation by Julieta Schallenberg on innovation in floating wind and the opportunities for the Spanish value chain.
Key points and frequently asked questions about offshore wind energy in the Canary Islands
Why are the Canary Islands the ideal location for Spain's first offshore wind farm?
Due to its exceptional natural conditions, the availability of key infrastructure such as Salto de Chira and a business network with experience and autonomy prepared to integrate into the global value chain of this industry.
What is the Government of the Canary Islands requesting from the Ministry for Ecological Transition?
An announcement is expected soon regarding the regulation and implementation of a single competition for the islands that takes into account their unique characteristics, allowing for the development of strategic pilot projects.
What economic benefits does offshore wind power bring to the archipelago?
Remember that in addition to the economic diversification For technological sectors, the implementation of this energy would reduce the extra cost of the Canary Islands electricity system, improving regional competitiveness.
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