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What is an important source of energy on Iceland?

No. Most of Iceland's electricity (75%) comes from hydro and 25% comes from geothermal. All its electricity is renewable. 87% of Iceland's hot water and heating is geothermal. Renewable energy sources meet 81% of Iceland's primary energy requirements for electricity, heat, and transportation. The remaining 19% is oil for transport.


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What form of energy is common in Iceland?

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Hot water from the ground.


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The majority of alternative energy sources were put in place by Mannvit Engineering. Currently the most common sources of alternative energy in Iceland are geothermal energy and hydroelectric energy. Mannvit is still exploring other alternative energy sources to be implemented throughout Iceland and the rest of the world.


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Because Iceland is located on a hot-spot.


How does residents of Iceland heat their home?

With water from the ground that was heated by lava.


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What kind of energy is use in Iceland?

Mostly geothermal.


How can iceland use geothermal energy?

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