Naturgy Harnesses Solar Power in Canary Islands

• Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.

Naturgy Energy Group SA, a Spanish utility, has commissioned a 4.2-MW solar farm on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands archipelago. The Salinetas project boasts over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and is estimated to generate 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. The project was successful in the 2021 SolCan solar programme, led by the Spanish government and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, with Naturgy obtaining aid support for 44 MWp of solar projects. This new solar farm has enabled Naturgy to boast 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands, with 45 MW currently under construction.

What Has Naturgy Achieved with Salinetas Solar Farm?

• Naturgy has been able to commission the Salinetas project with the support of the 2021 SolCan solar programme, led by the Spanish government and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
• The 4.2-MW solar farm on the island of Gran Canaria has a total of 7,700 photovoltaic modules and is estimated to generate 7.2 GWh of electricity annually.
• With the success of the Salinetas project, Naturgy now has 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands, with 45 MW currently under construction.
• Naturgy plans to increase its renewables capacity in the Canary Islands to 200 MW by 2024.
• Naturgy is committed to investing in renewable energy and the development of solar projects, with plans to add up to 8.4 GW of renewable capacity worldwide up to 2025.