Gorona del Viento — 100% renewable energy

admin 16.06.2026 3664 vistas El Hierro
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<p>Global pioneer: 5 wind turbines (11.5 MW) + pumped-storage hydroelectric. Wind pumps water from lower reservoir to upper crater reservoir (700m). When no wind, water released through turbines. Works 100% renewable for extended periods (world record 28 consecutive days 2018). Before: ~6,000 tons diesel/year. Upper reservoir (La Caldera) visible from HI-1. Visitor center tours: goronadelviento.es. Model for sustainable island energy worldwide.</p>
16.06.2026