SAMPOL, as part of its firm commitment to leading decarbonisation and strengthening energy independence in the Balearic Islands, has completed the Son Ripollet project in the municipality of Palma. This facility represents a technological milestone by combining photovoltaic power generation with state-of-the-art energy storage systems, directly contributing to the climate objectives of Spain and the European Union.
A decisive boost thanks to NextGenerationEU Funds
The implementation of this project has been made possible thanks to financial support from the European Union through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (NextGenerationEU). The project has been developed within the framework of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), managed by IDAE, receiving a grant that has been instrumental in bringing one of Mallorca’s largest renewable energy facilities to fruition.
The financial details of the project are as follows:
- Total investment: €13,451,781
- Public funding awarded: €5,327,598.18
Innovation and Technology: Power Generation and Storage (BESS)
The Son Ripollet project is an intelligent energy system designed to provide stability and flexibility to the island’s electricity grid. The facility consists of two fully integrated technological components:
- 9.5 MW Photovoltaic Plant: A large-scale facility with a peak capacity of 10.23 MWp, comprising 14,616 solar panels rated at 700 Wp each and 30 state-of-the-art inverters.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): The plant is hybridised with an energy storage solution featuring a nominal power output of 4,390 kVA and a storage capacity of 8,780 kWh. This lithium battery-based system enables clean energy generated during the day to be stored and fed into the grid during periods of high demand, maximising the efficient use of solar resources.
Sustainability and Protection of the Local Environment
Son Ripollet stands out for its commitment to environmental protection, generating 17,313 MWh of clean energy annually. Throughout the design and construction process, SAMPOL has ensured:
- Biodiversity Protection: Specific measures to protect local wildlife.
- Landscape Integration: Installation of a perimeter vegetation barrier using native species such as wild olive trees (Olea europea) and carob trees (Ceratonia siliqua).
- Cultural Heritage Preservation: The design ensures the complete preservation of the Séquia d’en Baster / Font de la Vila Site of Cultural Interest (BIC), fully respecting its designated protection area.
With the commissioning of Son Ripollet, SAMPOL and the European Union are strengthening a sustainable, resilient energy model that deeply respects the cultural heritage and biodiversity of our islands.
