The project is proposed for an area prone to flooding and on land entirely comprised of traditional terrace systems.
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has denied the public and social interest declaration for the ‘Majorera I’ photovoltaic plant project, citing its location in a flood-prone area according to the Hydrological Plan, and on land made up entirely of terraces.
This decision was approved by the latest Government Council of the island’s corporation, which resolved to reject the public and social interest declaration for the project, affecting a site located at the entrance of Gran Tarajal in the municipality of Tuineje.
Reports from the Cultural Heritage department of the Cabildo and the Island Water Council were unfavourable. The CIAF report indicates that the area is susceptible to flooding from regular flows and is significant for its traditional terrace systems, contravening the island’s hydrological planning.
Cultural Heritage emphasises that the terraces are a cultural asset linked to traditional agricultural practices, holding substantial heritage, landscape, and hydrological value.
The President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Lola García, has stressed the need to develop an energy model that reflects the reality of Majorca. “We will not permit, at any time, for these energy systems to negatively impact our heritage and natural surroundings.”
The Councillor for Land Management, Nereida Calero, points out that the Cabildo is actively working on the Territorial Energy Plan (Plan-TE) aimed at integrating the implementation of clean energies while protecting the Majorcan territory.
The Majorera I photovoltaic plant project is set to occupy approximately 4.3 hectares, utilising a total of 7,560 photovoltaic modules. Furthermore, to evacuate the plant’s energy, a line connecting to the substation via underground electrical line will be required.
