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Spanish Island Becomes First To Be Powered Solely On Wind, Water
The most remote and westernmost of Spain's Canary Islands, El Hierro was considered to be the “edge of the world” by Europeans until Columbus made hisfamous 1492 voyage.
El Hierro's coastal cliffs and stark volcanic landscapes create a unique atmosphere. With a permanent population of about 11,000 and light tourist traffic, you will never come across Tenerife-like crowds here. Because of this, El Hierro is known as theperfect Canarian vacation destination for people seeking peace and quiet.
From now on, El Hierro will be known for something else as well. It is the first island on Earth to be fully powered by renewable energy. A combination of wind turbinesand hydroelectric energy mean that the island can power itself without oil, coal or any other nonrenewable energy source. The system will be officially begin operation at the end of June …. http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2014/06/spanish-island-becomes-first-to-be.html
