Question

"Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Generating electricity with geothermal energy has increased significantly in recent years. Geothermal power facilities currently generate 25% of the country's total electricity production." —Orkustofnun National Energy Based on the excerpt above, Iceland is a leader in ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Geothermal energy

Explanation:

Geothermal energy is the heat energy that is extracted from inside the earth. The word Geothermal is derived from Greek words, Geo which means earth and therme means heat. It is a renewable source of energy as heat is continuously generated from inside the earth.

Iceland is the leader in producing energy especially the geothermal energy from renewable sources. The National Energy Authority of Iceland which is based on Orkustofnun is the pioneer in this field. t is government agency and it is responsible for the production and the use of geothermal energy in Iceland. It also provides training and advises the government regarding the advancements on the geothermal energy in Iceland.