The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, described the approval as "one more step" in the process, stating that "there is no turning back".
This project, jointly promoted by the central Government and the Government of the Canary Islands for about seven years, aims to contribute to the island's decarbonization, following the model of the Chira-Soria plant in Gran Canaria. It is also expected to aid in the regeneration of the environment affected by aggregate extraction.
According to the Executive's estimates, the new plant could save approximately 200 million euros annually on electricity bills. It is projected to cover one-third of the island's energy demand and help improve the integration of renewable energies in both Tenerife and La Gomera.
