Tom, Iceland's situation is very different from nearly every other place: they live on a geothermal hot spot that is directly available to tap into. The technology is simple. Geothermal has also been used in other areas (including my home state in the NW), and does have a lot of potential, but there are limitations and also risks of contamination of groundwater and soil. It has to be designed and managed carefully.
Yes, Geo is a relatively small part of the solution with many dangers and complexities. This is why we need to begin by creating the Trillion Dollar Global Fund 2. The key concept and opportunity is Global,.
I lived for years near the Larderello geothermal power station in Tuscany. It was the world's first (1911) (not counting the Romans, who also used geothermal power) and I think Wairakei in New Zealand was the next. They are not alone:
With solar and wind being cheaper, more accessible, and with much smaller environmental impact, commercial geothermal is the toughest option to pursue at the moment, especially in terms of placing facilities in regions where the rock foundations produce suitable siting
I read that Iceland gets the majority of their energy from geo ... talk about an abundant resource!
Yes, but a lot is right at the surface. Geo thermal is one of the portfolio options that need further interest
Right? Their geothermal is right there for the taking.
Absolutely!
Tom, Iceland's situation is very different from nearly every other place: they live on a geothermal hot spot that is directly available to tap into. The technology is simple. Geothermal has also been used in other areas (including my home state in the NW), and does have a lot of potential, but there are limitations and also risks of contamination of groundwater and soil. It has to be designed and managed carefully.
Yes, Geo is a relatively small part of the solution with many dangers and complexities. This is why we need to begin by creating the Trillion Dollar Global Fund 2. The key concept and opportunity is Global,.
I lived for years near the Larderello geothermal power station in Tuscany. It was the world's first (1911) (not counting the Romans, who also used geothermal power) and I think Wairakei in New Zealand was the next. They are not alone:
https://www.topteny.com/top-10-most-recorded-countries-producing-geothermal-energy/
Geo is almost insignificant. A trillion $ Global Fund is what's needed to change the game.
With solar and wind being cheaper, more accessible, and with much smaller environmental impact, commercial geothermal is the toughest option to pursue at the moment, especially in terms of placing facilities in regions where the rock foundations produce suitable siting
Still in its infancy, but I think viable
I agree Dave.