During the ceremony, presided over by the island corporation's president, Antonio Morales, and the counselor for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Knowledge, Raúl García Brink, the honorees' involvement in self-consumption initiatives, electric mobility, and strategies for climate change adaptation and circular economy was highlighted.
“"Pride and responsibility"
One of the honorees, an executive from Endesa in Canarias, expressed his “pride and responsibility” upon receiving the award, emphasizing that the recognition is collective and a result of the joint effort of “all technical teams, institutions, and partners who, over these ten years, have worked with rigor and a vision for the future” in this field.
He also highlighted the role of the Island Energy Council as a “technical, institutional, and strategic meeting point, key to driving a real and orderly energy transition on the island.” He underscored the importance of robust networks, planning, and institutional coordination in the decisive moment of electrification, renewables, self-consumption, and storage.
The executive reaffirmed the commitment to continue collaborating with the Cabildo and the Council to ensure a “safer, more sustainable, and future-ready” electrical system, projecting that the next decade will be crucial for consolidating and accelerating these advancements with technical criteria and a long-term vision.
In addition to the Endesa executive, ten other entity representatives were recognized for their contributions to the Island Energy Council, highlighting their work in innovation, sustainable mobility, training, institutional cooperation, and the development of new strategic areas such as geothermal energy.
President Morales emphasized Gran Canaria's “very significant growth in renewable energies” over the last decade, increasing from 120 megawatts installed in 2015 to 440 currently. The island accounts for 44% of the installed capacity and 47% of the archipelago's renewable generation, with only 38% of the demand.
Counselor García Brink added that this progress has been accompanied by a decoupling between economic growth and energy consumption, maintaining stable electricity demand despite increased economic activity and population. The island director of Energy and Climate, Alexis Lozano, highlighted the CIEGC's work model and its ability to coordinate complex projects with limited resources.
