Geothermal Energy in Iceland
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Due to Iceland’s location on the Mid-Atlantic ridge, the island is provided with a great amount of geothermal energy. Hence, Iceland is well on the way to becoming completely independent of fossil fuels. Whereas high-temperature areas are mainly used for electricity generation, the more frequent low-temperature areas are utilized for direct application like space heating, bathing and greenhouses. Research done on the IDDP, which deals with Supercritical Geothermal Systems, is expected to be of global significance. In 2005, geothermal energy amounted for just over half of the country’s primary energy needs. The advantages of utilizing geothermal heat are expressed in Iceland by an exceptional migration into the urban area of Reykjavìk.
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