In a world that is growing desperate for power and energy due to fast depleting natural resources hope has been brought forth by a tiny island that is the first in the world to be powered entirely by water and wind. El Hierro is the smallest of the Spanish Canary Islands. Its capital Valverde is the center of major buzz as in June 2014 with the opening of another wind farm the island will be fully energy sufficient.

Currently alternative energy means like wind and water have not been consistent enough to provide uninterrupted power supply. However by combining the two natural means of energy production the Gorona del Viento power plant will ensure that the islanders always have electrical energy available. The wind farm will use five turbines installed in the north eastern region of El Hierro to provide an output of 11.5 megawatts which is more than enough to meet the demands of the nearly 10,000 residents of the island.

While islands across the globe have tried using solar and wind power El Hierro will be the first to ensure a constant supply of power without tapping in to an external electric power source. Now that is truly an awesome science project with spectacular results.