Fuerteventura Times – Business & Startups
Expanding Horizons: Fuerteventura’s Surge in Entrepreneurship Revitalizes Local Economy
Fuerteventura is experiencing a robust surge in entrepreneurial ventures, indicating a transformative shift in the local economic landscape. Over the past year, the island has seen a remarkable increase in new business registrations, fostering innovation and diversifying the economic fabric of the region. This positive trend is not only reshaping the business environment but also creating a wealth of job opportunities that can enhance the community’s quality of life.
The surge is fueled by a combination of factors, including governmental support, the rise of digital nomadism, and the island’s natural allure. Startups are stepping into various sectors, from eco-tourism to technology, capitalizing on Fuerteventura’s stunning landscapes and mild climate to attract both local and foreign investments. Local government initiatives, such as grants and training programs, are empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, thereby solidifying the island’s reputation as a burgeoning hub for innovation and creativity.
As new businesses emerge and flourish, Fuerteventura’s economy stands to benefit significantly, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future. These developments signal a promising era where entrepreneurial spirit thrives within a supportive community framework, paving the way for long-term growth and prosperity in the heart of the Canary Islands.
Source: Gobierno de Canarias.
The Department of Ecological Transition and Energy of the Government of the Canary Islands, headed by Mariano H. Zapata, has authorized the complete dismantling of the old 66 kV power line that runs through Fuerteventura from north to south. The General Directorate of Energy thus authorizes Red Eléctrica (REE) to act on the entire installation, divided into three large sections: Gran Tarajal–Matas Blancas, Salinas–Gran Tarajal and Salinas–Corralejo. To reach this step it has been necessary to coordinate the work with REE, ensuring that the new 132 kV network was fully connected and equipped with the necessary transformers. This technical process has been essential to guarantee that the removal of the old infrastructure is carried out without affecting at any time the quality or continuity of the light supply on the island. The company will have a maximum period of 18 months to complete the removal of the 344 supports along more than 93 kilometers of route. The regional administration manages the planning of technical deadlines to guarantee efficient execution. In this sense, Zapata highlighted that this dismantling action “allows us to address the demand widely demanded by the majoreros to dismantle the old network.” All of this “complying with the conditions of the approved Environmental Impact Declaration and guaranteeing the renewed and modern electrical supply of the island through the new 132 kV line.” A historical claim, detailed by sections The overall project involves the progressive dismantling of a total of 344 supports and more than 93 kilometers of cables along five island municipalities: Gran Tarajal – Matas Blancas Section: It includes the removal of 105 supports on a 31.92 kilometer route that runs through the municipalities of Tuineje (13.18 km) and Pájara (18.74 km). Salinas – Gran Tarajal section: It involves the dismantling of 151 supports along 39.07 kilometers in length, distributed between Puerto del Rosario (13.69 km), Antigua (12.67 km) and Tuineje (12.71 km). Salinas – Corralejo section: It covers the removal of 88 supports on a route of 22.88 kilometers, divided between Puerto del Rosario (7.71 km) and La Oliva (15.17 km). Conditions for the protection of birdlife To comply with the requirements set by the Biodiversity Service and advance the conservation of threatened birdlife, the authorization incorporates specific environmental conditions. These clauses will allow those supports identified as roosts and nocturnal aggregation areas for the guirre population on the island to be preserved intact, making the removal of disused infrastructure compatible with the ecological balance of the environment.
Originally reported by www.lavozdefuerteventura.com, rewritten by the Fuerteventura Times AI Editorial Desk.
