The Consell de Govern has declared the Son Cànaves I and II and Na Forana projects strategic, which will total 26.6 MW of installed power and expedite their processing.
The Consell de Govern has declared two photovoltaic projects to be built in the municipality of Llucmajor, in the south of Mallorca, as strategic. These are the Son Cànaves I and II and Na Forana plants, which together will comprise 49,520 solar panels and an installed power of 26.6 MW. The declaration, published in the BOIB, acknowledges the importance of these initiatives for the Balearic Islands and allows for expedited administrative processing, although the promoters must obtain all sectoral and environmental authorisations before commencing construction.
Son Cànaves I and II: 22,064 Panels on 88,173 Square Metres
The Son Cànaves I and II project, promoted by Ventaja Solar 24, SL, will occupy an area of 88,173 square metres. The plant will incorporate 22,064 solar panels, with a peak power of 12.8 MWp and an installed power of 10.75 MW. In addition, it will have an underground evacuation line of approximately 6.5 kilometres to the s’Arenal substation, which will allow the generated energy to be integrated into the electricity grid.
For the residents of Llucmajor, this project represents a further step towards local energy self-sufficiency. The installation will be located in a rustic area, and the promoting company must ensure landscape integration and minimal environmental impact. The Llucmajor Town Hall has already expressed its support for renewables, although it demands that land use is respected and disturbances during construction are minimised.
Na Forana: 27,456 Panels and 15.84 MW of Installed Power
The Na Forana photovoltaic park, promoted by Univergy Renovables Lend, SL, will occupy 46,100 square metres and install 27,456 solar panels, with a peak power of 19.8 MWp and an installed power of 15.84 MW. The project will include a booster substation and a 6.3-kilometre underground evacuation line to the collecting substation.
Both projects already have a favourable report from the Consell de la Indústria de les Illes Balears. Once they obtain all the permits, these parks will strengthen renewable energy production in Mallorca and help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In a context where the island aims to achieve 35% renewables by 2030, initiatives like these are key to meeting climate goals.
For the reader in Llucmajor, the main novelty is that the energy generated will be injected into the general grid, which could translate into greater supply stability and, in the long term, a possible reduction in electricity bills. However, the execution timeline is not yet defined: it will depend on the speed of environmental procedures and the availability of materials. The promoters hope to start construction in 2027 if there are no setbacks.
In parallel, the Consell de Govern has reminded that the strategic declaration does not exempt compliance with environmental, heritage, or land planning regulations. In fact, the projects must undergo ordinary environmental impact assessment, a process that can take several months. Meanwhile, local residents have already begun to organise themselves to monitor the procedures and ensure that municipal agreements are respected.
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