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Geothermal Energy in Iceland

Geothermal energy has been pivotal in Iceland for generations, utilized for heating homes, powering industries, and reducing oil dependence. This article delves into the history, current utilization, and interdisciplinary approach needed for maximizing geothermal energy in Iceland.

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Geothermal Energy in Iceland

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  1. Geothermal Energy in Iceland

  2. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY HAS BEEN IMPORTANT FOR THE PEOPLE OF ICELAND FOR MANY DECADES ▪During Reykjavik’sfirst 1000 years geothermal heat was primarily used for washing, bathing and cooking. ▪The first uses of geothermal energy to heat houses can be traced back to a farmer in 1908 who led a pipe to his farm. A borehole at Sudurreykir. The houses in the background are the ones first heated with geothermal water in Iceland in 1908. ▪Extensive distribution of hot water for heating homes began in 1930 in the capital area. ▪The first hydropower turbine began operation in 1904.

  3. Geothermal Fields in Iceland Tavg = 0°C (january) to 10°C (july) in Reykjavík

  4. Primary Energy Use 1940-2016

  5. Avoided cost by harnessing a domisic renewable source of Savings in 2008 equivalent to 91% of the total imports of refined oil products. energy in Iceland

  6. Highlights for Icelandic energy use ▪All stationary energy is renewable ▪86% of primary energy is renewable ▪Oil still needed for 14% of the primary energy demand ▪About half to operate the fishing fleet ▪The other half mainly for motor vehicles ▪Electricity generation amounted to 17.2 TWh ▪Hydro power plants 73% ▪Geothermal power plants 27% ▪77% to the power intensive industry ▪99% of houses heated with renewables

  7. Geothermal Energy Utilisation Sectoral Share 2014

  8. Electricity Generation and Use in Iceland 2014 Wind 3 MWe 8 GWh General use 3 TWh 17% Large industries 14 TWh 77% Losses & plant use 1 TWh 5% Fossil fuels 106 MWe 2GWh Hydropower 1986 MWe 12,9 TWh 71% Geothermal 665 MWe 5,2 TWh 29%

  9. THE UTILIZATION REQUIRES INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ▪PROFESSIONS ▪Geology •UNIVERSITIES AND TRAINING CENTRES –Education and academic research ▪Geophysics ▪Geochemistry RESEARCH ORGANISATION –Fundamental research and consultancy • ▪Chemical Engineering ▪Mechanical Engineering ▪Environmental Engineering ▪Biology •ENGINEERING FIRMS –Design and consultancy •ENERGY COMPANIES –Utilization and sale ▪Technicians and others..... INNOVATION –ENTREPRENEURSHIP 9

  10. Research institutes Long tradition of cooperation Universities between different sectors in Iceland - Vision of increased geothermal utilization - Open access and sharing to data - Extensive research cooperation Engineering firms Private sector Energy companies Public authorities

  11. International cluster cooperation on Geothermal research Non-profit association 22 international partners

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  13. Hjalti e-mail: hpi@georg.cluster.is Tel: +354 618 3541 Alicja e-mail: aws@georg.cluster.is son e-mail: stb@georg.cluster.is www.georg.cluster.is GEORG Team e-mail: sbg@georg.cluster.is

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