Governing Council Canary Islands Approved the declaration of energy emergency this Monday. A document containing the main lines of action to alleviate the supply crisis experienced by the islands and minimize the risk of new ‘energy zeros’.
Advisor Mariano Hernandez Zapata He confirmed what this newspaper had previously reported: Ministry of Ecological Transition will not only cover the cost of emergency measures (installation of new generators) but the return on investment will also be guaranteed to the companies carrying out the task.This was one of the Canary Government’s biggest concerns as it could ruin the public commission.
In this sense, Hernández Zapata explained, despite initial reluctance:The Ministry agreed to continue the express solutions until the regular competition is held. for the provision of the service.
The consultant also announced that there are already companies interested in both assisting with emergency measures and participating in the tender. Regarding the first one, It will not only be implemented in the capital islands.Where supply is most at stake, but also to maintain service up to competition on the remaining islands.