Inicio / Notas de prensa / Naturgy leads the energy transition in the Canary Islands with 136 MW of renewable energy already in operation • The Group inaugurates five new photovoltaic plants (Gran Canaria I and II and Telde I IV and V) in the municipality of Agüimes (Gran Canaria) with an investment of €20 million • Naturgy already has 21 projects in operation in the archipelago with the capacity to produce up to 380 GWh of clean energy per year equivalent to the consumption of 116,000 homes and avoid the emission of more than 190,000 tonnes of CO2per year • The Canary Islands Minister for Ecological Transition and Energy Mariano Hernández Zapata; the President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria Antonio Morales Méndez; and the Mayor of Agüimes today took part in the inauguration ceremony of the plants and highlighted the importance of these facilities for the decarbonisation of the Canary Islands’ electricity system Naturgy leads the promotion of the energy transition in the Canary Islands with the inauguration of five new photovoltaic plants in the municipality of Agüimes (Gran Canaria) The entry into operation of these facilities brings the Group’s renewable energy capacity in the region to 136 MW which represents an annual production capacity of around 380 GWh Naturgy already operates a total of 21 facilities in the archipelago which contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by more than 190,000 tonnes per year The combined capacity of the renewable facilities operated by Naturgy alone accounts for around 15% of the total renewable MW currently in operation in the Canary Islands The five new photovoltaic plants (Gran Canaria I and II and Telde I have a total capacity of 19.5 MW and will produce 38 GWh annually equivalent to the consumption of 11,650 homes avoiding the annual production of 25,000 tonnes of CO2 These facilities have involved an investment of €20 million and have generated 140 direct and indirect jobs during the construction the five systems have a total of more than 35,900 photovoltaic modules and a service life of 25 years Naturgy has a portfolio under development in the whole of the Islands with an accumulated capacity of close to 70 MW These projects include the future installation of a hybridisation system using batteries in the town of Agüimes The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Canary Islands Minister for Ecological Transition and Energy the event was attended by Jesús San Emeterio Director of Renewable Generation Spain; Juan Ferrero Head of Renewables Development Spain; Elisa Ferrando Head of Engineering and Construction of Naturgy Renovables and Sergio Auffray Delegate of Renewable Development in the Canary Islands the Canary Islands Minister for Ecological Transition and Energy said that the installation of new renewable energy facilities in the Canary Islands is always “excellent news on our path towards decarbonisation” given that the islands currently only have a 20% penetration of renewables Zapata also pointed to the need to increase this figure as soon as possible since “we have to meet the requirements set by the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) whose objective for the Canary Islands is to reach 58% renewables penetration by 2030” A challenge that he described as “complicated” but for which “the Executive has not stopped working he highlighted the work to promote the implementation of renewables in the Islands with actions such as the recent amendment to the Climate Change Act provide legal certainty and speed up its implementation as the future of the Canary Islands depends on renewable energies” bearing in mind the energy emergency situation in which we find ourselves” Zapata was also keen to remind everyone of the recent announcement by MITECO which is launching the tender for the renewal of the islands’ energy groups by means of which “we will be able to move forward and renew the islands’ generation groups where a greater incursion of renewable energies and special attention to the cleanest offers will be sought” the President of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria stressed that Naturgy’s new plants “contribute to consolidating the island’s position as the leading island territory in the introduction of renewable energies in the archipelago”,adding that these additions to the system “help us to move forward on our path towards an increasingly sustainable model based on our comprehensive Ecoisland project” Morales also stressed that “companies know that in Gran Canaria they can count on a social and political ecosystem favourable to this kind of investment thanks to the Cabildo’s leadership and the consensus achieved to promote the energy transition” reminding those present that the island corporation “has designed a strategy that will allow it to reach 60% penetration of clean energy by 2030 a context in which the Salto de Chira power plant will stand out as a great resource for storage and the introduction of renewables and water production for agriculture” praised Naturgy’s efforts to increase its renewable energy capacity in the Canary Islands and its decision to locate these five new facilities in a municipality – Agüimes – and a region – the Southeast of Gran Canaria – that have been characterised for many years by their commitment to renewable energies sustainability and care for the environment Hernández stressed that the annual production of the five new photovoltaic plants installed in Agüimes is equivalent to 90% of the consumption of all households in the municipality while Naturgy’s total production of energy from renewable sources in the Canary Islands is already equivalent to twice the annual domestic consumption of the entire Southeast region very positive figures that give an idea of the growth that renewables are experiencing in the archipelago “Naturgy’s commitment to the development of renewables in the Canary Islands is a consolidated reality as evidenced by our numerous projects in operation and the portfolio under construction the power in operation in the Canary Islands will reach 145 MW this year” Naturgy has made a commitment to be one of the key players in the energy transition towards a circular and decarbonised economy model The group allocated 90% of the investments made in 2023 to energy transition projects with €1.730 billion spent on renewable power generation and more than €900 million on distribution networks Naturgy currently has an operational installed renewable generation capacity of around 6.5 GW (3.3 GW of wind power generation 2.2 GW of hydropower generation and 1 GW of photovoltaic generation) and expects to have an installed capacity of around 8 GW in operation by the end of 2024 in addition to a number of projects totalling almost 20 GW in the pipeline Naturgy aims to be the leading company in promoting renewable gases in Spain both in the production and distribution of biomethane in the country in the short term and in the development of hydrogen as an 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The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors Rovanperä and Toyota complete dominant Canarias victory Two-time world champion returns to form as he leads Toyota 1-2-3-4 on event's WRC debut Words by Alasdair Lindsay Kalle Rovanperä delivered a crushing victory on Rally Islas Canarias scoring maximum points and outpacing eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier by 53.5 seconds The two-time World Rally champion wasted no time in taking control of the event winning every stage until Saturday night’s superspecial in the Gran Canaria arena He followed up by topping the Sunday classification by 8.3s and winning the powerstage by 4s His victory marks a sharp turnaround from the start of the season where he was off the pace in Monte Carlo and Sweden then suffered retirement on Safari Rally Kenya Victory in Gran Canaria is both his first win and podium since last September’s Rally Chile “It has not been the best start of the season but we are definitely – in this kind of condition – back now,” the Toyota driver declared at the finish line Ogier simply had no answer to the pace demonstrated by the “crazy little Finn” as he dubbed him at the finish line of SS16 He scored two consolation stage wins – one a three-way tie with Adrien Fourmaux and Yohan Rossel’s Rally2-spec Citroën C3 Rally2 on the Gran Canaria kart track superspecial then another on the second pass of Agüimes – Santa Lucia as Rovanperä saved his tires for the powerstage “The only one which was very impressive this weekend is Kalle and Jonne,” said the eight-time world champion Elfyn Evans completed the podium places; he briefly battled Ogier for second in the Sunday classification remarking that the “feeling [with the car] was much better today” But Evans was ultimately left frustrated at not being able to capitalize on the strong performance of the GR Yaris Rally1 demonstrated by his team-mates Evans was not entirely happy despite a seventh consecutive podium “When you aren’t in a position to fight for the win Takamoto Katsuta ensured Toyota clinched a 1-2-3-4 finish having inherited fourth place on Saturday afternoon when Sami Pajari ran wide and crashed on destroying the front-right corner of his Yaris The WRC2 champion did not restart on the final day Fourmaux won the three-way fight among the Hyundai i20s all finishing well adrift of the lead Toyota quartet “Sometimes in really difficult rallies you can learn a lot and make a step for the future All three Hyundai drivers had spent the rally running components that weren’t suited to the smooth asphalt of Gran Canaria and were sealed pre-event – leaving them unable to make the type of changes needed to close the gap to Toyota as the rally wore on Fourmaux was top Hyundai on a weekend when the team were chasing shadows Thierry Neuville was closing in rapidly on Fourmaux during the final morning but suffered a front-left puncture on the second pass of Agüimes – Santa Lucia While Fourmaux had tried to remain upbeat at the finish line Ott Tänak – finishing sixth overall – was more frank in his assessment of the weekend “It’s difficult to find words,” said Tänak We did not do our homework and we were not prepared Neuville’s puncture was especially unfortunate as he’d been the only Hyundai to get in the mix with the Toyotas on the final day running fourth in the Sunday classification prior to his front-left deflation “Even if we are all trying we still did something wrong so we need to find out what and put the finger where it’s painful and come back stronger,” was Neuville’s assessment at the finish line “Nevertheless it was good to see the whole team kept fighting hard despite all the struggles.” Grégoire Munster finished outside the points in 11th having gone off the road on Saturday afternoon His was the only Ford Puma to finish the rally; Josh McErlean ran wide and crashed on Sunday’s opening stage Munster will be glad to see the back of the event Echoing the Hyundai drivers’ complaints Munster said: “We got something wrong in the beginning which is sealed and we cannot do anything about it.” Asked if he was looking forward to the upcoming switch to gravel rallies Rossel wrapped up his second WRC2 win of the season building on his Monte Carlo victory by fending off Spanish superchampion Alejandro Cachón by 29.5s It was the first podium of Cachón’s WRC2 career “Alejandro and his co-driver pushed me a lot,” said Rossel “I don’t know the road and when I came here I didn’t know if I can compete for the win Škoda driver Nikolay Gryazin completed the WRC2 podium Tags: Rally Islas Canarias 2025, WRC, WRC 2025 2025 DirtFish https://dirtfish-editorial.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2025/04/8iKhExeL-Podium04RIC25cm562-780x458.jpg April 27 Sign up today and be the first to know about special offers Legal Copyright © 2025 DirtFish, LLC. 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All rights reserved Barça Lassa have started their Copa del Rey campaign in the best possible fashion by recording an overwhelming 15-0 victory over Agüimes FS The team from the Canary Islands were overrun in the first half of the encounter conceding nine goals before the break Sergio Lozano and Ferrao all helped themselves to hat-tricks Marc Carmona’s side were ahead 2-0 in the opening minutes eager to take control as they knew that in a one off tie Wilde broke the deadlock and Dyego added a second to allow the blaugranes to take control of the game Between minute 13 and 20 Barça scored seven times to render obsolete any hope the home side had of springing an upset Lozano and Gabriel all pitched in amongst others before Dyego was able to complete a first half hat-trick to make the score 9-0 to Barça at the break In the second half Carmona’s side eased back a little with the contest already decided More goal inevitably came with Lozano and Ferrao picking up their hat-tricks to add to Dyego first half trio of strikes Barça thoughts can now turn to their next opponents in the Copa del Rey who will be Magna Gurpea at the Palau next week This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Inicio / Notas de prensa / Naturgy starts up two new wind farms in the Canary Islands Naturgy has started up two new wind farms in the Canary Islands which means the energy multinational now manages 12 in the Canary Islands with a total installed capacity of 94.8 MW The two new wind farms are Agüimes (10.75 MW) located in the municipal district of the same name Construction of the two wind farms involved an investment of €20.5 million and created around 150 direct and indirect jobs with the collaboration of 16 companies on the island The Agüimes and Camino de la Madera wind farms will produce energy that is equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 17,000 homes and will contribute to reducing the annual CO2 emissions by 35,500 tonnes which is equivalent to taking around 14,200 vehicles out of circulation The Agüimes wind farm is the third largest energy producer for Naturgy on the archipelago coming in behind Puerto del Rosario and Piletas I its production will be the equivalent of the annual consumption of more than 9,300 homes and it will prevent the emission of more than 21,800 tonnes of CO2 the Agüimes wind farm involved an investment of €10.6 million this Canary Islands municipality is consolidating its position as one of those with the greatest number of Naturgy renewable energy installations on the archipelago is one of the highest producers out of all the company’s wind farms in the Canaries the energy produced by this wind farm covers the annual consumption of around 12,900 homes which is equivalent to the entire Agüimes district This installation prevents the emission of more than 25,000 tonnes of contaminating and greenhouse gas emissions per year Naturgy’s renewable energy capacity in this district will grow with the planned new solar power output Agüimes will have five photovoltaic plants developed by Naturgy: Gran Canaria I The first two will have a similar total installed capacity of 6 MW each and will produce an annual total energy of 24 GWh/year which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 6,700 homes per year Telde I will have a total installed capacity of 3.6 MW and an estimated annual energy production of 7 GWh the equivalent to the electricity consumption of 2,000 homes with 2MW power and an annual production of 4 GWh cover the annual consumption of more than 1,150 and 1,100 homes The five projects involve an overall investment by Naturgy of €20 million and the investment made totalled around €10 million Camino de la Madera will produce 27.5 GWh of energy per year which equates to the annual electricity consumption of 7,800 homes This new infrastructure will enable the use of other conventional power generation sources to be reduced helping to cut annual CO2 emissions by around 13,700 tonnes as well as reducing other polluting emissions the 10 wind farms that Naturgy had in operation at the time produced more than 211 GWh of energy which was a 6.5% increase compared to 2021 and equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 122,000 homes Due to the energy produced by these wind farms over the past year it has managed to replace the use of other contributing to an annual reduction in greenhouse and pollutant gas emissions of around 275,000 tonnes the energy company plans to finalise 11 new photovoltaic projects These 13 new photovoltaic and wind projects which involve a total of 70 MW and a total investment of €80 million The company is also working on developing other photovoltaic and wind projects as a demonstration of its commitment to energy transition on the islands Naturgy is working to boost its role in the energy transition and decarbonisation The company currently has more than 5.5 GW of capacity in operation internationally and a portfolio of more than 195 projects in Spain the company plans to start construction work within the next few months on 50 renewable projects with a total accumulated power of more than 2 GW and scheduled to start up between 2024 and 2025 Investments in renewable energies over the last few years confirm the company’s strategic shift towards a more sustainable energy mix and its commitment to the energy transition All this without ignoring the fundamental objectives of value creation and growth for each of its businesses The municipality of Agüimes has recently opened a new bathing site to the public in the old jetty located in Arinaga This jetty was built at the end of the 19th century and is considered of great historical and ethnographic value The Muelle Viejo is half hidden at the foot of the mountain where the current lighthouse stands where divers plunge into the sea every day to explore the crystalline ocean and large conch shells once used by the inhabitants of Gran Canaria Thanks to recent improvement works, a new pedestrian ramp has been built to access the beach, and the old jetty has been renovated and reinforced. The site has been adapted for bathing thanks to the new wooden and marine aluminium platforms that have been installed, fully respecting the landscape and the original structure. In addition, the paths connecting the old jetty to the lighthouse have been rehabilitated, and several information panels have been installed to explain the natural and historical values of the area to visitors. This new feature provides us with the perfect place to recharge our batteries after a refreshing swim, while we imagine the history behind this relic of the past. Interesting factsArinaga Beach, Agüimes “Muelle Viejo” (Old Jetty)Free access and outdoor parking Inicio / Notas de prensa / The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, opens the eight wind farms constructed by Naturgy in Gran Canaria The Naturgy Power Generation Development Manager, Carlos González, and the Renewables Development Manager in the Canary Islands, Sergio Auffray, also attended, as well as several figures from the institutional and business sector in Gran Canaria. The eight wind farms that make up the Agüimes wind power complex have a total of 16 wind turbines, an installed power capacity of 41 MW and represent a 63 million euro investment. These wind farms are expected to generate 127 GWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 50,000 homes. The complex consists of the following installations: Balcón de Balos, Doramas, La Vaquería, Montaña Perros, Piletas 1, Triquivijate, Vientos del Roque and Haría, which began operating in April. This project represents a significant economic and social boost for the area as around 290 jobs were created during the construction phase. In addition, these installations will be able to replace more conventional electricity generation sources, therefore reducing environmentally harmful and greenhouse-effect emissions by 95,000 tonnes per year and 1.9 million tonnes of CO throughout their life span. “By developing these projects, Naturgy reinforces its commitment to the Canary Islands and demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to increasing renewable energy generation, as reflected in our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan”, said Ana Peris, Power Generation Manager at Naturgy. The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, noted that the inauguration of the wind farms in the Agüimes wind power complex “is an important step for Gran Canaria, and the archipelago as a whole, towards the decarbonisation of our energy system, and gradually but sustainably reducing the percentage of fossil fuels in our energy mix”. The regional President also identified the work carried out over the last three years by the Ministry of the Economy, Industry, Trade and Knowledge on this subject and the importance of the collaboration between the public and private sector to develop alternative energy projects. The President of the Town Council of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, firmly believes that these wind farms are “an important step in introducing renewable energy to Gran Canaria”. “We have been very slow to make use of what our natural conditions can provide us with. Now it is time to focus our efforts on extending the mix of renewable energy in Gran Canaria and be open to investments such as these new wind farms developed by Naturgy”, he added. In addition to the wind farms in the Agüimes wind power complex, Naturgy has constructed an installation in Fuerteventura within the Canary Islands wind power quota, the Fuerteventura Renovables II wind farm, which will also start operating in the next few weeks. The company currently has an additional portfolio of wind and photovoltaic projects being processed in the Canary Islands to submit in the coming wind and photovoltaic tenders announced by the Central Government for 2018 and 2019. The renewables subsidiary of the multinational power company closed 2017 with an installed capacity in operation of 1,147 MW in Spain (979 MW from wind, 110 MW from mini-hydroelectric plants and 58 MW from cogeneration and photovoltaics). The company plans to build a number of renewable energy projects in various autonomous regions over the coming months that will double its size by the end of 2019. 20224:56 PM UTCStunning views of the rare Super Flower Blood Moon eclipseStargazers across Africa Europe and the Americas look upward as a total lunar eclipse turns the moon red Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church is seen as the moon moves through the shadow of the earth during a "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse [2/20]The moon is seen during lunar eclipse in Skopje [5/20]The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Aguimes [6/20]Full moon known as the "Flower Moon" rises behind the Arinaga lighthouse before a lunar eclipse on the island of Gran Canaria [8/20]A combination photo shows the moon during a total lunar eclipse as seen from Mexico City [9/20]The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Aguimes [10/20]A view of the "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse above the One World Trade Center in New York City REUTERS/Bjoern Kils/New York Media BoatNEW YORK [11/20]A full moon moves through the shadow of the earth during a "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse in San Salvador [12/20]The moon is seen during lunar eclipse in Skopje [13/20]The moon is seen ahead of a total lunar eclipse over Abidjan [14/20]The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Tinum [15/20]Clouds roll in as a full moon moves through the shadow of the earth during a "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse in San Diego [16/20]The moon is seen during lunar eclipse in Skopje [17/20]A total lunar eclipse dubbed the 'blood' moon is pictured in Santiago [18/20]The moon is seen during lunar eclipse in Skopje [19/20]The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Mexico City REUTERS/Alkis KonstantinidisCAPE SOUNION © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The Canary Islands Directorate General of Emergencies has extended the high-risk marine pollution alert to five municipalities of Gran Canaria after the fishing vessel Montes y Sabino sank 3.5 miles off the coast last night (Wednesday) the alert has been in effect since 9:45am this morning (Thursday) for the municipalities of Telde This decision has been made in response to the incident and in accordance with the Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Canary Islands (PLATECA) Maritime Rescue have confirmed the presence of an oil slick measuring between 100 and 150 metres in width and extending for one mile south of the incident site The boat was carrying an estimated 2,000 litres of diesel fuel and 50 litres of oil The oil slick is currently located approximately four miles (7.4 kilometres) east of the Port of Arinaga AEMET has forecast surface winds from the north-northwest throughout the day with moderate speeds between 20 and 30 kilometres per hour north-westerly swells between one and two metres in height are anticipated to persist throughout the day the Spanish central government has activated the National Maritime Plan at Emergency Phase Situation 1 maintaining vigilance over the affected area The Police have filed a complaint against the administrator of a hotel chain that has complexes on the islands of Gran Canaria accused of dumping large amounts of waste and construction materials on protected land in the municipalities of Agüimes and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria An investigation began in March after Local Police officers reported that someone had dumped 14 old bathtubs in the middle of the San Lorenzo ravine in the capital of Gran Canaria an area whose soil is protected because of its agricultural value the agents found several old shower trays in boxes bearing the name of a well-known company that sells construction materials based in Las Palmas and in Telde which would become the key piece of evidence in the investigation Officers went to the store and asked them for information on any customers who had recently bought these shower trays finding details of a purchase of 25 of them by the administrator of a well-known hotel chain Suspecting that the dumped bathtubs could have come from the renovation works of a hotel the Local Police requested the assistance of the General Corps of the Canary Islands Police to carry out an inspection in one of the hotel chains complexes in the municipality of Mogán This search confirmed that renovation work was being carried out which included upgrading the bathrooms and replacing the bathtubs and that their characteristics fully matched with those found in the San Lorenzo ravine the hotel couldn’t prove to the police where the old bathtubs were being taken away to be disposed of something which is a legal obligation when renovation work is being carried out the investigation also uncovered that other materials were being replaced in the hotel rooms including the curtains with a very recognisable pattern on them that officers recalled seeing a large amount of them dumped in Vargas in the municipality of Agüimes they returned to Vargas to carry out a thorough inspection of the rubbish dumped there and found various materials such as sheets and curtains that even had labels with the hotel's name on them in addition to another 14 bathtubs with similar characteristics to those found in the San Lorenzo ravine the Canary Islands Police and the Local Police have filed a complaint against the hotel chain with fines of up to 100,000 euros for illegal dumping in addition to the obligation to repair the environmental damage they have caused The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden A new survey has revealed that more than two million homes in Spain are located in areas at risk of flooding due to rising river levels A further 330,000 homes are exposed to similar flood risks due to their coastal location of the total of 25.8 million properties that make up Spain's housing stock around 1 in every 10 (9 percent) are in areas at risk of flooding ranging from a 'high probability' of floods in the next decade to 'exceptional exposure' within the next century Following the recent deadly floods in Valencia flooding is still front and centre for people in Spain and many will be wondering about their town READ ALSO: How can I find out if my home is in a flood zone in Spain? Which parts of Spain could see future floods The research identified several areas of Spain at high risk of river flooding in the coming years 'River flood risk assesses the exposure of each municipality to flooding based on return periods ranging from 10 to 500 years classifies the areas into five levels: those with a high probability of flooding in a 10-year return period; those that suffer frequent flooding within a 50-year return; areas with a medium or occasional probability in a 100-year period; those with a low or exceptional probability associated with a 500-year return; and areas not identified as floodable or where there is no probability that the territory will suffer river flooding.' different areas of Spain are ranked with an overall risk percentage produced for properties there with 41 percent of its housing stock at risk was found to be the area most exposed to flood risks with 118,600 homes vulnerable out of a total of 292,774 This is due to the Pisuerga river passing right through the city The most exposed municipalities there are San Miguel del Pino where around a quarter (25 percent) of properties are at risk equivalent to 229,294 homes out of 889,322 in the Andalusian area There the risk factor is the famous Guadalquivir river and the most affected municipalities are La Algaba where 22 percent of homes were found to be at risk The most vulnerable municipalities in this province include Vila-Sacra The report also revealed that 1.3 percent of all homes in Spain are located in areas with some level of exposure to coastal flooding this figure is naturally lower than the overall river flood risk level because it only impacts towns and cities on the coast The methodology used a similar system of analysing different threat levels over time 9 percent of properties in the northern area are considered to be flood-prone most of them with a 'medium' or 'occasional' flood risk probability Among the most exposed parts of the province are Santoña was next with 6 percent of homes at medium or occasional risk There the most vulnerable areas are: Haría Other areas at risk of coastal flooding include Málaga READ MORE: The Spanish cities that will be most affected by rising sea levels Please log in here to leave a comment The Guardia Civil have reported that they rescued a one-year-old baby girl from inside a locked car in Agüimes after receiving a 112 emergency call reporting that it had been accidentally left locked inside a vehicle when the local command centre (COS) of the Las Palmas Guardia Civil received an urgent call for help described as “deeply distressed,” explained that she had inadvertently left her keys inside the car which then locked itself with her baby daughter still inside she quickly contacted the emergency services for help A nearby patrol from the Agüimes station was immediately dispatched officers found the mother visibly shaken and quickly assessed the situation the agents broke one of the vehicle’s windows to safely rescue the infant who was fortunately found to be in perfect health Both mother and child were attended to on the scene and did not require hospital treatment and were able to return home shortly afterwards Authorities have used the incident to issue a reminder about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles posing serious health risks to young children and infants the Canary Islands experienced some of the hottest temperatures in the whole of Spain marking an extraordinary heatwave that left residents and visitors sweltering The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirmed that several spots across the islands recorded temperatures nearing 30°C the municipality of Agüimes in Gran Canaria became one of the hottest places in Spain with temperatures reaching a sizzling 29.4°C at 1:00am where Güímar saw temperatures hit 27.8°C at the same hour Pájara in Fuerteventura registered 27.6°C at 12:10am and the Doramas Forest Centre in Teide recorded a warm 27.3°C But the heat wasn't the only notable weather La Aldea de San Nicolás in Gran Canaria experienced wind gusts up to 90km/h at 6:40am Arure in La Gomera saw gusts of 78km/h at 2:50am and El Pinar in El Hierro reported winds at 74km/h around 1:10am The Gran Canaria Airport and Agüimes also felt the force of the wind with gusts exceeding 70km/h at 3:30am As this heatwave continues to grip the islands temperatures in the southern and eastern regions of the eastern islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura) and Tenerife are expected to range between 30 and 32°C while Gran Canaria might even surpass a scorching 34°C Strong winds have continued in the islands today (Sunday) particularly in the southeastern and northwestern areas of the mountainous islands and the southern slope of Jandía in Fuerteventura These winds have affected flights landing at the south airport in Tenerife as it was not possible to land because of the wind An advisory for adverse coastal conditions has also been issued This sizzling summer is showing no signs of letting up just yet The Guardia Civil have arrested 7 people when they were caught red-handed unloading 51 bundles of hashish weighing 1,600 kilos from an inflatable boat on the shore of the Vargas Beach in Agüimes in Gran Canaria there was a vehicle that belonged to the gang at the beach prepared for the transport of the drugs being looked after by one of the detainees who was acting as guardian of the place where the drugs were to be stored The arrests came as a result of surveillance carried out by the Guardia Civil marine unit who detected a possible drug landing in the area of ​​Punta Langostero for which one of the patrols from Agüimes was immediately dispatched to they found they were at the exact place of arrival of the inflatable boat and could see them unloading the drugs onto the beach but when the gang saw them they fled on foot meaning the patrol unit could only seize the boat the support of other patrols in service in the area was requested by the Las Palmas Command Operations Centre (COS) for an extensive search of the coastline looking for the other six gang members that had fled from the scene The search operation lasted until dawn and the six other people involved in the incident were finally arrested after being discovered hiding between the Barranco de Guayadeque and the GC-1 highway a search was carried out at a house in Agüimes where they found another inflatable boat and other materials necessary to guarantee the return of the individuals in charge of transportation of the drug by sea to their place of origin The detainees have been investigated for a Crime of belonging to a Criminal Organization and another for Drug Trafficking and the investigation is ongoing to find other possible people involved After being handed over to the Judicial Authorities You can now produce your own electrical energy Sign up for PARA TI and start enjoying all the benefits it offers you "Our homeowners' community" saves on electricity with Endesa One by one the new wind turbines installed in the Arinaga wind farm were becoming vertical and just a few days ago the six wind structures were already pointing to the sky in the southeast linking the different parts of a wind turbine that weighs more than 90 tons and is 67 metres high is a complex operation involving large tonnage cranes and highly qualified personnel who measure each movement to the millimetre it was a challenge aggravated by the inconvenience of the strong winds that lash the area practically all year round a company that supplies and installs wind turbines The new wind structures were transported three months ago by sea from Portugal and at the end of March had already reached their destination in the port of Arinaga from where they were transferred on a short road trip to the installations at the wind farm In just seven days the work team had already assembled the first wind turbine In the process of installing the different sections they used special cranes capable of moving up to 300 tons The first section corresponds to lifting the shafts two sections of 22 tons each made of steel that need to be perfectly adjusted to each other and crimped in turn to the 160 pieces on the bolt cage it will be necessary to place the nacelles weighing 35 tons each and the bushings and resin blades each weighing 15 tons Each wind turbine weighs more than 90 tons with a height of 67 metres This is when the project enters the interior wiring installation phase as well as adjusting the configuration for the new wind turbines Repowering work at the Arinaga wind farm is expected to be completed by July this year The project will transform this renewable energy point into the most modern in the Canary Islands and a national benchmark because it involves comprehensive repowering work that "is sometimes more complex than building a new wind farm from scratch" The new wind turbines are more modern and will increase production capacity and extend the operation of the installation for at least two more decades The project consists of the replacement of six of the nine old wind turbines on the wind farm. They were MADE 660 kW AE46 technology turbines and will be replaced with ENERCON 900 kW E44 wind turbines which are much more modern and efficient and will require a total investment of €10 million. Already in 2012, Parque Eólica Carretera de Arinaga, a company consisting of Endesa, through Enel Green Power España, and the Agüimes Town Council decided to undertake the first action to repower the wind farm This involved replacing wind turbines one five and six with others of larger dimensions capable of increasing energy production The Arinaga wind farm occupies a total area of 40,000 square metres and its repowering will enable 5,400 KW of new installed power to be obtained The aim of the project is to improve the efficiency of an iconic wind farm located in the Arinaga Industrial Estate where renewable energies and industry merge and which was developed by Parque Eólica Carretera de Arinaga a company in which the Town Council of Agüimes and Enel Green Power España participate the objective of sharing the value created with local institutions is also achieved Replacing wind turbines with others using state-of-the-art technology not only increases the production of an important wind resource already existing in the area but also improves the integration of the wind farm into the electricity grid Projects of these characteristics confirm Endesa's commitment to renewable energies and the energy transition in the Canary Islands developing new wind and photovoltaic generation projects as well as renewing the existing fleet by repowering this and other wind farms connected 626.65 MW of new renewable capacity to the electricity grid in Spain from 12 solar installations (499.5 MW) one wind (123.4 MW) and two hydroelectric (3.6 MW) more than 8,390 MW of renewable capacity installed in Spain including: 4,746 MW in hydroelectric power plants; 2,546 MW in wind farms According to the latest forecasts from AEMET temperatures will continue to rise today making it the hottest day of the year so far Gran Canaria is expected to reach 43 degrees in the south The red level warning for extreme risk has been extended to the entire island Lanzarote and the Tenerife metropolitan area also rise in level compared to yesterday and are now under an orange warning (high risk) with temperatures of 37 to 38 degrees forecast today and are added to the south and west of Tenerife which are also in orange The high temperatures are also being accompanied by high-altitude haze and strong trade winds on the coast where gusts could exceed 70 and 80 km/h in the usual areas of trade wind acceleration The heat will begin to subside from the weekend The early morning lows have approached that same level in two other locations: Agüimes where the temperature did not drop below 29.2 degrees A number of municipal swimming pools in Gran Canaria’s interior offer some refreshing summer bathing in unique spots You’re lying flat on your back while the sun is slowly burning up every last drop of the water on your skin following your latest dip in the water You just turn your head a little to take in the wonderful view over the stunning Roque Bentayga from the Tejeda municipal swimming pool Gran Canaria hides some fine secluded surprises in its interior The doors to these facilities are open to you for a very reasonable price and include great bathing and superb views So make sure you don’t miss out on a refreshing bathe and the chance to see some of the most picturesque locations on the island from a different perspective Several of Gran Canaria’s swimming pools offer the chance to take a bathe up on high natural surroundings at the heart of fairy tale towns From a Gran Canarian fairy tale in this case Below we highlight a little guided tour around four of them TejedaWe remain in Tejeda Its attractive swimming pool looking out over the Bentayga opens from Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 20.00 and from 10.00 to 20.00 at weekends The town hall will be keeping it open until 15th September during this year’s summer season Children under 4 years old get in for free and non resident adults pay just 4 euros TemisasThe swimming pool here is located at the tiny village of Temisas (in the municipality of Agüimes) a series of whitewashed houses with tiled roofs set within a geological amphitheatre The Municipal Swimming Pool in Temisas will be opening its doors until 29th September in 2019 Its timetable in August and up until 9th September will be from 11.00 to 19.00 the pool can be used on Fridays from 15.00 to 19.00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00 to 19.00.The facilities have both an adult and a children’s pool on two different levels separated by a stone wall The price for a full day is 2 euros for residents and 5 euros for everyone else package deals for weekends and whole months as well as for families and retired people ArtenaraThe town with the balcony of white houses overlooking the world also has its blue glistening pool. Artenara's municipal swimming pool opens Tuesday to Sunday from 12.00 to 19.00 Non residents can go in for just 3 euros (15€/per week and 60€/per month) Santa LucíaThe municipal swimming pool of Santa Lucía will be open for the summer season all the way through to 30th September Its opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 20.00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00 to 20.00 Tourists can go in for 6 euros for over 14 year olds and just 5 euros for anyone under that age Are you planning a trip to the Canary Islands and want to bring your furry friend along for the adventure the Canary Islands are a dog-friendly destination that welcomes pets to several beautiful beaches across the island Known for their unique volcanic landscapes the Canary Islands offer a variety of beach options where dogs are welcome to play and relax we’ll explore the best dog-friendly beaches in the Canary Islands going from dog-friendly beaches in Tenerife and Lanzarote and detailing what each beach has to offer and why it’s the perfect spot for you and your canine companion From designated pet areas to scenic stretches near popular tourist spots discover where you and your dog can enjoy a sun-soaked day together in the Canary Islands Gran Canaria offers several inviting dog beaches that welcome pups year-round natural space where dogs can roam freely and enjoy the coastline Tres Peos is a sandy stretch where dogs can play freely and owners can enjoy the laid-back The dark sand and picturesque backdrop make it a unique spot to relax with your pet Bocabarranco Beach (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)  Located in the Jinámar neighborhood this was the first beach in the Canary Islands to allow dogs With 6,000 square meters at the mouth of the Jinámar Ravine Bocabarranco is also popular among surfers for its windy conditions and occasional large waves making it a thrilling location for both pets and their owners it’s a secluded spot where dogs are welcome year-round ideal for those seeking a quieter beach day you’ll find beaches that are especially welcoming to dogs and have plenty of space for them to explore Playa El Cabezo (Güímar)  Situated on Tenerife’s southeastern coast black sand beach is located at the southern end of Avenida Olof Palme El Puertito offers around 200 meters of dog-friendly beach space this extensive pebble beach in Arona is popular for its semi-urban feel making it a great option for those who want to be close to amenities without the crowds It offers a quiet atmosphere and is open to dogs year-round El Confital/Playa del Horno (Granadilla de Abona)  this beach requires a short walk along a scenic path Playa de Las Gaviotas (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) Playa de Las Gaviotas is located just after the popular beach Las Teresitas and is not only a dog-friendly beach This beach has fine black sand and there's also a car park nearby Lanzarote has two dog-friendly beaches where pet owners and their furry friends can unwind and enjoy the beautiful this beach is set up with a designated 150-meter stretch for dogs clean waters make it a relaxing spot for pets and owners alike Though it’s fairly secluded with limited amenities the stunning views and quiet vibe are perfect for a peaceful beach day Located near Lanzarote Airport in Playa Honda this golden sand beach has calm waters and plenty of nearby terraces and cafes Guacimeta is a convenient and scenic option for a day at the beach making it easy for owners and pets to enjoy refreshments after a swim it’s essential to follow certain guidelines to ensure a safe Remember to bring waste bags and clean up after your dog Some beaches may have leash restrictions or specific areas for dogs so check local regulations before heading out Whether you’re exploring the volcanic beaches of Lanzarote or the lush coastlines of Tenerife these dog-friendly beaches in the Canary Islands offer plenty of opportunities for pets and owners to make the most of a day at the beach Aguimes is considered "the most carnival town of Gran Canaria" a place where carnivals are considered more than a tradition The Agüimes Carnival 2025 will be dedicated to the world of video games This has been decided by the residents participating in the online public consultation carried out by the City Council to choose the allegory for the next edition of the carnival the most popular and fun festival in the municipality In 2025 the Agüimes Carnival will once again have a three-week program The Inaugural Parade will be held on Saturday while the final of the long-awaited and traditional Murgas Contest will take place on Friday Old Carnival Tuesday will be celebrated and on March 5th the participants will say goodbye to Don Carnal with the respect that the Burial of the Sardine deserves in anticipation to the big weekend in which the streets of the historic center will host the massive Day Carnival This page will be updated as soon as the dates and the schedule are announced where we share info about all the events happening in that period around the island Read more about what you can expect in terms of weather conditions in Gran Canaria during the carnival season: Gran Canaria is well known as a great place for partying Everyone is invited to take part in the festivities and enjoy the free spirit of Gran Canaria then you should definitely consider visiting the island during carnival season The main events usually take place in the capital - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Several other towns in different municipalities also organize their own festivities: Ingenio If you're on the island during the carnival, no matter where in Gran Canaria you are staying we definitely recommend you to participate in at least one of these events as they are so much fun and you're on holiday after all.. The carnival in Gran Canaria's capital is usually a great time to visit the city especially during the Daytime Carnivals (Carnavales de Dia) Check out the dedicated page linked above to find out more about the largest carnival in Gran Canaria All of the Canary Islands have their own celebration of the carnival, with the Carnival in Tenerife being the largest of them all and also the second-largest in the world (only after Rio de Janeiro) Usually there are carnivals on all the islands as the locals and tourists alike celebrate the carnival season in all the archipelago.