Mancomunidad Sureste de Gran Canaria
Agüimes, Las Palmas, Spain
About
Founded in 1990, Mancomunidad Sureste de Gran Canaria is a government headquartered in Agüimes, Spain specializing in Wind.
Mancomunidad Intermunicipal del Sureste de Gran Canaria is a local associative entity formed in 1990 by the municipalities of Agüimes, Ingenio, and Santa Lucía de Tirajana. The organization implements the Integral Sustainable Development Strategic Plan (PEDSI-CSGC) across 24 development axes. Core initiatives include: major wind parks generating power for the entire island; seawater desalination facilities (33,000 m³/day capacity) providing potable water; wastewater treatment plants (12,000 m³/day) enabling agricultural reuse; and integrated energy-water-agriculture systems achieving renewable energy autonomy. The region hosts over 6,000 jobs and serves a population of approximately 140,000 across 178.99 km². The organization has received multiple international awards for sustainable practices, including LivCom Awards and recognition from international forums, positioning the region as a global reference for sustainable development.
Headquarters
Agüimes, Spain
Founded
1990
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Industry Memberships
Carta de Aalborg (Aalborg Charter for European Cities towards Sustainability)
Projects
Wind Parks of Southeastern Gran Canaria
Seawater Desalination System
Wastewater Treatment and Recycling System
Integrated Energy-Water-Agriculture System
Thematic Park of Energy and Water
Campus Internacional del Desarrollo Sostenible
Certifications & Awards
Awards
First Prize for Best Sustainable Environmental Practices
Third Prize Whole City Category
National Winner Sustainable City Awards - Supramunicipal Entities Category
National Winner Sustainable City Awards - Water Systems Category
Prize for Environmental Ecology and Environment
Eolo Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Energy
First Prize for Environmental Proposals and Alternative Experiences