The Spanish island of El Herro - Energy Independent

The above video is a documentary of the Spanish island of El Herro. According to BBC, this will be one of the first places to exist solely on renewable energy sources. Energy independence and an aversion to oil will make this island attractive to long term sustainability. This concept is so necessary. I think all countries, cities, regions strive to become energy independent. Thomas Friedman talks in great lengths about the Danes ability to source a major portion of its energy on wind farms. There are many countries who were severely impacted as a result of the 1973 Oil Crisis and only a few places have reacted to this event by striving to become energy independent. Another location that is creating the very first carbon neutral zone is Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. (http://www.masdaruae.com/en/home/index.aspx)I think its quite calculating that Midde Eastern countries with oil are investing heavily in renewable energy sources. They seem to have the right attitude towards where the rest of the world is going.