Geothermal and hydro power dominate one northern island
The Nordic island of Iceland is blessed with a location and topography that allow it to generate effectively all its electricity needs from renewable sources, and a good proportion of its heat too. Here, Business Iceland’s Einar Hansen Tómasson describes some of the history and the country’s ambition to export its expertise overseas.
Article details
Journal title: Energy World
Publisher: Energy Institute
Countries: Iceland -
Subjects: Hydro power, Geothermal power
