Gran Canaria is perhaps best known for its sandy beaches, eternal sunshine, and volcanic past. But isolated far from the European mainland, the island relies heavily on imported fossil fuels to power its growing economy 76% of its electricity comes from burning oil. In an effort to decarbonise, the government has been investing heavily in renewable energies to harness the islands abundant wind and solar resources. In 2022, renewables made up 24% of the islands energy mix, up from just 12% in 2018. But as more renewables come online, the island faces another problem: storage. Last year, the government…
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