At SAMPOL, we are about to begin the construction of two pioneering photovoltaic parks in Mallorca. Son Magraner (4.55 MWp) and Son Ripollet (10.22 MWp), both located near Son Espanyolet (Mallorca). These SAMPOL-developed projects will serve as a symbol of our commitment to photovoltaic energy.
These solar parks are part of the first round of grants for renewable energy generation projects in the Balearic Islands, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative.
SAMPOL will oversee both the execution and operation of these ground-breaking projects, positioning us as leaders in energy storage in Mallorca as each park will feature an advanced lithium-based Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Son Magraner Photovoltaic Park will have a BESS of 1.8 MVA of power and a storage capacity of 3.6 MWh and the Son Ripollet Park will install a BESS of 4.08 MVA of power, with a storage capacity of 8.18 MWh.
This storage capability will allow photovoltaic production to be decoupled from grid injection, ensuring better alignment with energy demand in Mallorca, contributing to improved energy efficiency for the island’s grid and lower electricity costs for Balearic residents.
Both projects have been designed with the highest environmental standards, incorporating specific measures to minimise impact, including a vegetation barrier surrounding the parks to reduce visual impact. Over their 25+ year lifespan, these parks will prevent the emission of more than 300,000 tonnes of CO2.
This solar energy project has been designed to meet the highest efficiency standards, incorporating state-of-the-art HJT N-type bifacial photovoltaic panel technology that enhance energy production, structures specifically designed to maximise the performance of bifacial technology and a BESS equipped with the latest lithium battery technology.
The project’s infrastructure will be developed based on economic criteria to optimise resources, as well as technical criteria with a strong focus on technological innovation. Social and gender policies will be integrated throughout the process, alongside active citizen participation, ensuring a positive contribution to the local economy and making the project a driving force for industrial development and job creation in Mallorca.
Construction work will begin in the coming weeks, with the parks expected to become operational in two phases. The initial phase, focused on photovoltaic production, is set to launch in early 2025, while the energy storage system is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
The expertise gained in the design, construction and operation of these parks will position SAMPOL as a benchmark in photovoltaic energy installations, making this the largest solar energy project in the Balearic Islands.
