Arico United, a political faction with two representatives in the Arico City Council, has submitted a total of 20 objections concerning the proposed installation of an offshore wind farm in the municipality’s waters to be reviewed by the State Government, which holds the authority to issue permits.
The group is highly encouraged by the response from residents and citizens in the area, who overwhelmingly oppose the construction of a wind farm off the coast. They fear it will disrupt the local environment and harm the existing marine ecosystems.
“At Arico United, we are pleased to see the community coming together to defend our municipality against what we perceive as an attack on our town and our fellow neighbours, as well as the numerous visitors who enjoy our beaches and coastline. These areas will be significantly impacted by the industrial activities of private companies seeking approval from the authorities, without considering the negative consequences,” stated party spokesperson, José Luis Hervelle.
“The traditional fishing practices carried out in Arico, led by the Tajao Brotherhood, will be severely affected. It is important to remember that fresh fish and seafood are fundamental to Arico’s economy, particularly through local restaurants renowned for serving these products, which contribute to their esteemed reputation,” he emphasized following extensive consultations with residents of Tajao, Las Maretas, La Caleta, and Las Arenas.
MITECO
The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Miteco) initiated the public consultation for the Royal Decree project governing offshore energy production yesterday. The proposed regulation aims to establish a competitive selection process for granting economic incentives for renewable energy projects, as well as allocating network access capacity and authorizing the use of public maritime domains.
The Offshore Wind and Marine Energy roadmap sets ambitious targets to achieve 3 GW of offshore wind power and 60 MW of other marine renewable sources by 2030.
