Lanzarote-Fuerteventura Link

A strategic step towards the integration of the Canary Islands' electricity system.

A strengthening of the first link that multiplies its benefits

Thanks to the new link - included in the 21-26 Planning - and the redundancy provided by this new interconnection, the robustness of the electrical system on both islands is reinforced and its maintenance possibilities and conditions are improved, also eliminating generation restrictions.

Benefits

The new cable, which has been in service since 2022, significantly improves the security and quality of supply to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and facilitates their progress in the energy transition. Thanks to this interconnection, the evacuation of renewable energies is maximised in safe conditions for the system and the dependence on fossil fuels and CO₂ emissions on both islands is reduced.

Outstanding figures

14.5

km

Length

36

M€

Investment

120

kW

Transmission capacity

The infrastructure is made up of 14.5 km of underwater route, with a maximum depth of 80 metres, and two underground land routes of 1.8 km in Lanzarote and 645 metres in Fuerteventura, between the Playa Blanca substation and the La Oliva substation, respectively.

The new interconnection strengthens the existing one, commissioned in 2005, which carries 66 kV alternating current electricity. Thanks to the new link and the redundancy that this new interconnection entails, the robustness of the electricity system on both islands will be reinforced and its maintenance possibilities and conditions will be improved, also eliminating generation restrictions.

At the forefront of environmental integration

The link between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura has been an example of integration into the environment, respect for the environment and improvement of biodiversity.

The submarine cable is protected by a revolutionary bio-powered concrete technology with exceptional results: marine life thrives along the route and the protection of the cable has merged with the marine habitat. Several species of fish, algae, sponges, crustaceans, molluscs and sea urchins have already adopted the structure as a habitat, which is a clear ecological improvement over conventional solutions. 

The cable has also been attached to land at both ends using the directional drilling technique, with the aim of protecting the cables close to the coast, while minimising the impact on beaches and the coastal strip.

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