The Ministry of Education has announced the tender for the construction of this innovative structure, a project driven by the General Directorate of Infrastructures and Equipment. This initiative introduces an unprecedented technical solution in the archipelago, where photovoltaic modules directly serve as the roof of the sports court, eliminating the need for an additional structure.
“"This is a very novel action in the Canary Islands, as we are not talking about placing panels on a conventional roof, but rather the panels themselves are the roof. This allows for optimizing space, improving installation efficiency, and making the most of the available resources at the educational center."
According to the general directorate, there is only one similar precedent in Spain, specifically in the Balearic Islands, which positions the Canary Islands as a benchmark in the integration of renewable energies in educational infrastructures. These types of projects reflect the commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands to sustainability and energy transition, with the intention of replicating this model in other centers if the results are favorable.
The intervention will also include charging points for electric vehicles, reinforcing its contribution to sustainable mobility. The project will be financed with European funds from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM). This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Ministry of Education to improve the habitability conditions of centers and adapt them to the effects of climate change, prioritizing the creation of shaded areas.
The Ministry has invested over 14 million euros in creating shaded areas in 329 centers, as part of a plan to adapt to high temperatures exceeding 30 million euros. The IES Adeje canopy represents a significant step forward by combining sun protection, clean energy generation, and the promotion of sustainable habits within a single infrastructure.
