Canary Islands authorizes Unelco to renew thermal power plants

The Government of the Canary Islands has granted administrative authorization to Unelco, an Endesa subsidiary, to renew several thermal power plants across the islands. The project aims to modernize equipment that has reached the end of its useful life to prevent potential blackouts and ensure energy security.

The authorization covers 374.52 MW of capacity across multiple locations, including Punta Grande in Lanzarote, Barranco de Tirajana and Jinámar in Gran Canaria, Los Guinchos in La Palma, and Granadilla in Tenerife. The works involve renewing gas turbines and diesel groups without increasing electrical power, thermal capacity, or changing the fuel type.

In Tenerife, specifically at the Granadilla plant, Endesa will invest approximately 24.2 million euros to prolong the life of two gas turbines. This modernization includes replacing essential components and updating control systems to improve reliability and response capacity within the existing facilities.