The Government of the Canary Islands is processing the necessary documentation for significant changes to be made to the turbine of one of the central gas-powered units at the facility. This infrastructure is vital for the daily activities across the island's seven municipalities.
The main intervention will target one of the two gas-fired units, which has been in service since the late last century. The proposal includes replacing the rotor, casings, and control system of the turbine, with construction expected to last a maximum of three months, as detailed in the project submitted to the Canarian Executive through the General Directorate of Energy.
Of the total budget, 6.21 million euros are allocated to the core work. The remaining funds will cover material transportation costs to Lanzarote, as well as insurance and industrial benefit measures for those involved in installing the new infrastructure.
The scope of the project does not constitute a building construction, although its execution will be managed applying the figures derived from the Building Planning Law, including the Technical Management and the Health and Safety Coordinator.
The investment addresses the obsolescence of certain components and equipment, seeking to incorporate technological advancements from the last 25 years to improve performance and ensure reliable long-term operation of the generating unit, without altering the electrical or thermal power capacity of the infrastructure.
The Punta Grande plant, located near desalination facilities, is the primary source of electricity for Lanzarote and La Graciosa. In addition to its eleven diesel units, it features two open-cycle gas units, which also contribute to managing energy from wind farms.
