GEO THERMAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IN ICELAND

Iceland is setting an outstanding example when it comes to sustainable energy.

Did you know that nearly 100% of the country’s electricity comes from renewable sources ?

In the 20th century, this type of energy played an important factor in helping transform the population from a poor coal reliant society to one currently enjoying very high living standards. 73% of Iceland’s electricity is provided by hydropower plants and 26.8% from geothermal energy, accounting for over 99% of total electricity consumption in Iceland.

But what exactly are renewable energies, why are they so important for our environment ?

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural resources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Renewable energies are plentiful and all around us, especially in Iceland. There are different types of renewable energy for example hydropower, solar, wind, ocean, bio and geothermal energy.