The first self-sufficient island that is powered only by renewable energy is El Hierro, a tourist destination located in Spain's Canary Island group. It has a population of just over 10,000 (2003) and is 107.3 sq miles (278 km²) in area. The island uses wind, solar and hydroelectric power. The people of the island also use organic methods for livestock and crop management.
The Canary Islands are composed of El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote. The website states that they have created the Canarian Agency of Sustainable Development and Climate Change and that they have enacted an Energy Plan for the Canaries. This plan is based on four main principles: it aims to guarantee the supply of energy; maximise its rational use through efficient consumption; promote renewable energy sources; and achieve sustainable development. They are also working on creating and developing laws and action plans designed to fulfill these goals.
This video from 2009 show their plans and shows off the island.
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