Son Magraner and Son Ripollet combine photovoltaic generation and battery storage to strengthen the integration of renewable energy and the energy self-sufficiency of the Balearic Islands.
SAMPOL has inaugurated the Son Magraner and Son Ripollet plants in Mallorca, two hybrid energy facilities that combine photovoltaic generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and advanced management and control systems. Together, the two projects add up to 14.79 MWp of photovoltaic capacity and nearly 13 MWh of storage capacity.
Developed, designed, built and operated by SAMPOL, these facilities generate solar energy, store it and manage it so that it can be supplied to the grid whenever it is needed. This capability is especially relevant on an island territory such as the Balearic Islands, where the integration of renewable energy and the flexibility of the electricity system are key factors in moving towards greater energy self-sufficiency.
The inauguration was attended by the President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés; the Regional Minister for Business, Self-Employed Workers and Energy of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro; and Carmen Sampol, CEO of SAMPOL Group, together with institutional representatives and members of the company’s management team.
During the visit, attendees learned how the facilities work and about the technology developed by SAMPOL, from solar energy generation to storage and subsequent integration into the electricity grid.
The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés; the Regional Minister for Business, Self-Employed Workers and Energy of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro; and Carmen Sampol, CEO of SAMPOL Group, together with institutional representatives and members of the company’s management team.
Solar generation and energy storage
The two plants have more than 21,000 solar panels in total and an estimated annual output of over 25,000 MWh.
Hybrid plants · Photovoltaic + storage
Son Magraner
Photovoltaic capacity4.56 MWp
Solar panelsmore than 6,500
Storage4.18 MWh
Son Ripollet
Photovoltaic capacity10.23 MWp
Solar panels14,616
Storage8.78 MWh
Carmen Sampol at the inauguration of the Son Magraner and Son Ripollet hybrid plants.
Combining photovoltaic generation with battery storage makes better use of renewable energy. Part of the electricity produced during the hours of highest solar radiation can be stored and used later, when demand rises or photovoltaic generation falls.
This approach helps optimise the use of clean energy, adds flexibility to the electricity system and contributes to a more stable supply.
Both facilities are also connected to SAMPOL’s Operation and Maintenance Control Centre in the Balearic Islands, from where energy production, storage and equipment performance are continuously monitored.
An investment of nearly 20 million euros
The Son Magraner and Son Ripollet projects reflect SAMPOL’s ability to develop highly complex energy facilities end to end, covering every phase of the project: development, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Both plants have been backed by NextGenerationEU funds, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, and represent a combined investment of nearly 20 million euros.
The projects have also incorporated a crowdfunding model that has allowed local and national investors to take part in their development. Son Magraner raised 819,000 euros with the participation of 62 investors, while Son Ripollet raised 2.43 million euros through contributions from 142 local investors.
SAMPOL strengthens its commitment to the energy transition in the Balearic Islands
With the commissioning of Son Magraner and Son Ripollet, SAMPOL increases Mallorca’s photovoltaic capacity and improves the integration of renewables into the Balearic electricity system.
Combining solar plants with storage systems is an important step towards a more efficient, flexible and sustainable energy model, especially on islands like the Balearics, where strengthening energy self-sufficiency and making the most of available resources is a strategic challenge.
