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What is an important source of engery of Iceland?
66% of the energy used by iceland is domestic geothermal energy.
What is the term used to describe renewable ecologically safe source of energy?
1.source energy. 2.alternative energy.
What is the most commonly used alternative energy source in Texas?
Wind energy is the most commonly used alternative energy source in Texas. 79% of all renewable energy generated in Texas in 2006 was wind energy.
Are dry leaves an alternative for charcoal or LPG?
They are a source of energy and in the proper burner could be used as an alternative.
How else could geothermal energy be used?
geothermal energy can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels and coal in the future , it is a good source of energy because it does not cause pollution.
Describe what alternative energy is and why it is used?
Any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuels. They are used to avoid the damages that fossil fuels do to our environment such as: Carbon dioxide emissions which leads to global warming and acid rain.
What is a benefit for using alternative resources?
An alternative resource, just as the term implies is a source of something which is different from the most common source. For example the most common source of automotive fuel is fossil fuels pumped from the ground, however it is possible to make automotive fuel from corn oil or from sugar. These would be alternative resources. These will help people in the future!
What is highest efficiency alternative energy type?
Currently, the most efficient alternative energy source at around 95% in the case of large hydropower dams, and 90% for smaller ones, tied with tidal power (not widely used).
Why is Iceland a good place to use hydrothermal?
Geothermal power is a natural resource and can be used anywhere where it occurs. Iceland wasn't chosen to host hydrothermal energy its just a natural source there. Iceland has invested money into research in these fields because it's much cheaper for them to use this energy instead of importing fossil fuel.
What are two reasons why biomass energy might not be a good alternative energy source?
Growing plants to use for energy uses land that can be used for growing food.Burning plants produces greenhouse gases.
What percentage of green energy is used in iceland?
5
Where would geothermal energy be used?
It is used every day in Iceland.
