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1492
1492 before Columbus sailed the ocean.
The island was considered the most westerly point of land on earth. -
1996 first of everything
Since 1996, El Hierro has worked steadily at becoming the first energy-independent island in the world that is powered only by renewable energy sources. -
2014 hydro-wind plant
El Hierro used a combination of hydro and wind energy at the gorona Del viento powerplant. It’s supplies the islands 10,000 in habitants. -
2018 electricity on island.
The powerplant was able to supply the entire island with electricity for 18 consecutive days.