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El Hierro, an example to behold in energy sustainability

El Hierro, an example to behold in energy sustainability

The smallest of the Canary Islands has become a model for sustainability after implementing an energy system from inexhaustible natural resources. These include wind or waterfalls. Combined with the Gorona del Viento hydro-wind power plant, they supply energy to the region’s nearly 11,000 inhabitants.

“Spain can play a critical role as a hub supplying gas to our European partners.”

“Spain can play a critical role as a hub supplying gas to our European partners.”

The European gas industry is looking eastward, keeping a watchful eye on the impact of the war in Ukraine on the security of energy supplies and costs. In this context, and since the conflict began, the Spanish Gas Association has been working with national and international administrations to identify risks and develop short-, medium- and long-term solutions. Its Chairman, Joan Batalla, tells us about the role that Spain can play in this delicate geopolitical situation.