He Teide (located on Tenerife) has everyone in suspense Spain. This makes him roar within him. In the midst of the energy transition, the world is taking notice of energies that were previously not considered or fully exploited. One of these is geothermal energy, a type of energy present in Tenerife and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a permanent, reliable and long-lasting renewable energy.
Tenerife, where Mount Teide is located, is currently faced with the challenge of seeking heat in the earth’s mountains in order to achieve an economical and non-polluting energy supply. Within the renewable sector, geothermal energy is one of the most sought-after energy sources because it is permanent and its supply is stable and secure over time. Its presence is not subject to wind or sun.
Geothermal energy uses a closed circuit, reusing evaporated water, ensuring stable energy generation over time. The installation therefore takes up as little space as possible and, according to data, produces a capacity of between 20 and 40 megawatts of energy per plant. The day.
However, it has a disadvantage that has prevented it from being exploited over time: the high investment costs. The expenditure required to exploit geothermal energy is much greater than that of the rest of the conventional renewable energy sources. However, the results over time are offset as once a site is found, its use is “millennial”.
The Teide is buzzing with geothermal energy within: this is what is happening in Spain
He Institute of Technological and Renewable Energy of Cabildo de Tenerife (ITER) and the company SOME worked together to implement the first project to be attracted geothermal springs in the subsurface of Tenerife. The technical teams have been analyzing for months the areas identified by the Deep geothermal energy from the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE).
This has the financial support of the EU through the funds Next generationAt more than 43 million euros, this is half of the more than 80 million that the initiative to conduct research and tests to intercept heat sources will cost.
The work of superficial studies of Tenerife They have already revealed several “hopeful” points where adequate temperature conditions could exist to obtain energy: the “red gold”. They are bags of roses that are in an almost liquid state due to the high temperatures inside Tierra.
When these deposits are proven to be viable and through the production of steam, also obtaining non-potable water at those depths, located below sea level, a stable and unlimited electricity supply will be created.
The need to achieve energy independence Canary Islands, mainly visited by tourists who want to get to know Teide, and abandoning the massive use of fossil fuels has been the main driver of the push for renewable energy sources.
Under these circumstances, geothermal energy has attracted the interest of the governments of the Canary Islands. Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma Work has already begun on intercepting usable heat sources in the subsurface of the islands, which can provide a stable energy supply.
Spain remains alert on Teide: they are studying the presence of geothermal energy in Tenerife
It is not easy to detect luggage compartments with high temperatures. With the cooperation of Geothermal energy in Reykjavika leading Icelandic company in this sector, and the advice of INVOLCANspecialized technicians passed through key areas of Tenerife carrying out measurements with equipment specialized in seismicity and gravimetry, ‘mapping’ the interior of the island and locating areas where higher temperatures are recorded in the subsurface.
These analyses, spanning more than a year, have allowed us to determine, within the points previously identified by the Commission IDAEthe place where the most promising deposits are located. That is, where in a second phase studies can be carried out to confirm the existence of optimal heat conditions for energy generation.
A context that would give rise to a third and final phase, namely the deployment of investments for the creation of geothermal power plants, small surface facilities that minimize visual impact. The activity does not involve any pollutant emissions.
Mount Teide (j Tenerife in general) puts everyone on edge Spain. While you define what happens in the Canary Islandsenable exploration in Madrid to extract geothermal energy.