I International Conference on Renewable Energy. El Hierro 2026

It is an honor to welcome you to the first edition of the I International Conference on Renewable Energy (ICRE 2026), which will take place on the unique island of El Hierro from November 10 to 13, 2026.

El Hierro is not only the setting for our conference, but also its protagonist. Known as the “sustainable island,” this small natural jewel is a global benchmark in the energy transition thanks to the Gorona del Viento hydro-wind power plant. Its geographical location, at the westernmost point of Europe, makes it a natural laboratory for innovation. Thanks to its strong commitment to renewable energy, the island has achieved energy self-sufficiency, demonstrating that a sustainable future is not only possible, but already a reality.

During these days, we will explore the advances, challenges, and opportunities in the field of renewable energy, inspired by the pioneering spirit of the island that hosts us. Join us at this unique event to connect with experts, share knowledge, and be part of the transition toward a greener future.

Submission Guidelines

The submission period will open on March 15 and the submission deadline will be May 15.

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Important dates: 

1. May 15, 2026 – Deadline for full paper submission
2. July 20, 2026 – Notification of acceptance/rejection
3. July 31, 2026 – Early registration
4. September 4, 2026 – Final paper submission
5. September 10, 2026 – Late registration

List of Topics

• Renewable Energy
• Generation
• Artificial Intelligence and Applications
• Energy Systems Management

Committees

Congress Chair

• Alpidio Armas González President of the Cabildo of El Hierro, Spain

Advisory Committee Chairs

• Isidro Padrón Armas

• José Gregorio Iglesias Rodríguez University College Cork, Ireland

• Graciliano Nicolás Marichal Plasencia University of La Laguna, Spain

Executive Chairs

• Matilde Santos Peñas Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

• Ángela Hernández López University of La Laguna, Spain

Program Committee Chairs

• José Manuel Andújar President of the Spanish Committee of Automatic Control (CEA)

• Deivis Ávila Prats University of La Laguna, Spain

• Pedro Jesús Cabrera Santana University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

• Antonio R. Chinea Padrón Gorona del Viento El Hierro S.A., Spain

• Juan Carlos García Prada President of the Ibero-American Federation of Mechanical Engineerin

• Gonzalo Piernavieja Izquierdo Technological Institute of the Canary Islands (ITC), Spain

• Janusz Szpytko AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland

• José Carmelo Quintana Suárez University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

• María Tomás Rodríguez Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

Local Organizing Committee

• Cristina Morales Clavijo Gorona del Viento El Hierro S.A., Spain

• Juan Luis Padrón Morales Endesa, Spain

• Felipe San Luis Gutiérrez University of La Laguna, Spain

• Candelaria Sánchez Gorona del Viento El Hierro S.A., Spain

International Scientific Committee

The conference has an International Scientific Committee composed of researchers from universities and research institutions worldwide.

The complete and updated list of members is available on the official conference website:https://www.conferencerenewablehierro26.com

Publication

All submissions will be subject to peer-review process and accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to IEEE Xplore's meeting. IEEE Conference record number: 69094.

Notification of Acceptance and Presentation Format

After the review process carried out by the Scientific Committee, authors will receive notification regarding the acceptance of their papers. This communication will specify whether the presentation should be delivered as an oral presentation or as a poster, based on the evaluation and the availability within the academic program.

Publication and registration fees can be found on the official ICRE website: https://www.conferencerenewablehierro26.com/informacion/registro/

Venue

The conference will be held at the Congress Hall and Auditorium of La Peña, located at Ctra. Gral. HI-10, 38900 Valverde, El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to info@conferencerenewablehierro26.com