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1546
Discovery of Energy
In 1546 sailors discovered the great energy at el Hierro as they traveled there in calm water and were blown to the New World with large winds. -
Founding of Consortium
The Gorona Del Viento consortium is established in hopes of gaining energy independence meaning being free from dependence on non-renewable resources or foreign entities for energy -
Independence
A closed loop system at The Gorona Del Viento power plant Is able to provide electricity to the inhabitants of the island and power three water desalination plants. The windmills harness the constant seaside winds with capacities of 11.5 megawatts. When surplus power is detected water is stored in an abandoned volcano crater and when need for power is strong this water can be later repurposed to power the island. -
Repsol Given Permission to Drill
A multinational oil company is given permission by the spanish minister of industry to do offshore drilling near the Canary Islands. This is a form of dependence because relying on external companies like Repsol for oil makes you dependent on them for energy needs.
