The Canary Islands delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister Julieta Schallenberg, held key meetings with companies, investment funds and international organizations to attract capital and knowledge.
During their visit, Deputy Minister Schallenberg and the Director General of Energy, Alberto Hernandez, they met with the European Environment Agency (EEA)A crucial meeting to address the compatibility between economic growth and biodiversity conservation. "We are looking for tools and alliances that will allow us to plan strategic renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind, with the utmost respect for the environment and biodiversity," Schallenberg stated. EEA It will provide the Canary Islands with best practices and essential data to advance a decarbonized energy model without compromising its natural wealth.
An attractive territory for large investors
The agenda of the Canary Islands delegation included a meeting with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)CIP, one of the world's largest energy consultancies, highlighted the Canary Islands as "the first territory in Spain where offshore wind should be developed," a statement that reinforces the regional government's position. According to Schallenberg, these meetings not only seek advice but also funding for projects that will drive the energy transition in the islands.
The work agenda also included meetings with companies specializing in cutting-edge technology, such as Stiesdal Offshore, focused on floating wind platforms, and Wave Dragon, which develops technologies for generating energy from waves. In addition, the Deputy Minister met with the Research Group in Sustainable Energy Planning at Aalborg University, an international reference in the field.
The visit culminated with a tour of the offshore wind farm at Middle GroundThis experience, within the framework of the European project Blue Supply Chain, allowed the delegation to evaluate the technical characteristics of these facilities, as well as their environmental impact and social acceptance model, with the aim of adapting these best practices to the reality of the Canary Islands.
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