Cabildo to sue again to halt solar park in Puerto del Rosario

The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands has admitted the appeal filed by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura concerning the “Las Cabras” solar park project. The decision opens a new avenue for the island corporation to defend the correctness of the administrative procedure that led to the filing of the public and social interest declaration.

Project background

The scheme, which would be the largest photovoltaic plant ever proposed on the island, is located next to the Majada Marcial neighbourhood in the municipality of Puerto del Rosario. It has sparked controversy because of its potential impact on the capital’s urban development and on the well‑being of local residents, a concern repeatedly raised by both the Cabildo and the Puerto del Rosario City Council when the promoter initiated the “6bis” procedure.

Administrative history

The island authority initially decided to file the file concerning the public and social interest declaration of the project – a prerequisite step for obtaining the municipal licence. That decision was first upheld by the courts, although the promoting company later lodged an appeal.

In response, the Cabildo of Fuerteventura submitted a cassation appeal, which the Superior Court of Justice has now admitted for processing, according to a notification received on 30 January 2026. While the admission does not yet address the merits of the case, it acknowledges the legal significance of the dispute and allows the Cabildo to continue defending the legality of the procedure it adopted.

Official statements

“This ruling allows us to keep defending that the decisions taken are in accordance with the law and serve the general interest of the island,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.
“The energy model that Fuerteventura needs must arise from planning, consensus, and respect for the population’s well‑being and our territory.”

She added that the deployment of renewable energies is a priority and a necessity, but it must be carried out respecting all procedures and avoiding extraordinary routes that would override urban development and residents’ quality of life.

Territory Planning Counselor Nereida Calero explained that the admission of the appeal reinforces the need to continue advancing an orderly planning process, a goal the Cabildo has pursued since the start of the legislative term. She highlighted the ongoing work on a Special Territorial Plan for the installation of energy production, transformation, and distribution infrastructure, describing it as “a key tool to reconcile the energy transition with territorial protection and the economic and social development of Fuerteventura.”