Iceland is lucky enough to have incredible geothermal resources. And while it’s not alone in that regard, most parts of the world require drilling through some of the toughest rock on the planet. That’s the reason that solar and wind …
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Making Renewable Energy Happen
Here’s a reminder that renewable energy resources are not distributed equally around the globe. Decarbonizing the energy and transportation sectors in a place like Iceland, which has geothermal energy in amazing abundance, is like falling off a log. In other …
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Iceland and Clean Energy
Iceland is to be applauded for the direction they’ve taken vis-a-vis energy; they boast a citizenry that genuinely cares for the quality of the environment. Yet we need to keep in mind that they: Are tiny (about one one-thousandth of …
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New Push in Geothermal?
Hi Craig, I think this news is exciting as finally geothermal power and heat can potentially be produced anywhere – with closed loop systems which do not need fracking or large volumes of water – and I would say no …
Geothermal Energy
Here’s a good video on geothermal energy that explains the science in a way everyone can understand. Not surprisingly, it suggests there’s more promise here than there actually is, since most of the planet’s land mass is completely unsuitable for …
From the American Energy Society: “Geothermal Energy Is Surging—Battered Oil and Gas Companies Should Take Advantage”
Here’s an article co-written by my colleague Jigar Shah, suggesting that geothermal has a promising future; he believes that this is due in part to the availability of resources recently idled by the downturn in the oil industry. It begins: …
It’s Geothermal, But It’s….Where?
We haven’t heard too much about geothermal recently. When I was writing Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies almost 10 years ago, the interview I conducted with the leader in this space, Reno, NV-based Ormat Technologies left me with a sense of …
Learning from Iceland’s Development of Geothermal Energy
Cheap energy has created enormous wealth on this planet; in fact, this is the underlying reason for the boom in affluence experienced in the developed world over the last century.
From Guest Blogger Dixie Sommers: Is Geothermal Heating Right for Your Home?
In addition to being extremely efficient, geothermal heating and cooling systems are also incredibly durable. With the proper maintenance, a geothermal system can easily last for well over two decades. If you are tired of dealing with skyrocketing energy bills, …
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Is Iceland Bringing Geothermal Energy To China?
This article is suggesting that the answer is yes, and obviously, I’d love to celebrate this idea.
