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Being located on the mid-Atlantic rift means they have lots of volcanoes and plentiful geothermal power. So yes, they are 100% renewable, but they are also a bi
by goodcanadian 3y ago
Being located on the mid-Atlantic rift means they have lots of volcanoes and plentiful geothermal power. So yes, they are 100% renewable, but they are also a bit of a special case.
- _delirium 3y agoThey do have geothermal plants, but hydro is the bigger factor, accounting for about 75% of electricity generation [1]. Somewhat similar to Norway in having a favorable ratio between wet mountains and small population. [1] https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/energy/hydro-power-plants/ https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/energ...