FYI ping.
Thanks for the very cool live cam of the lava flowing in Iceland.
UPSIDE is that volcanics pay their heating bills. Thay are a free lunch>>>>>
In Iceland, geothermal energy plays a remarkable role in heating homes. Here’s how they do it:
Geothermal Water: Around 90% of Iceland’s homes are heated using geothermal water. They drill down into the ground, reaching depths of up to 600 feet, where they tap into water that’s twice the boiling point. The unique geological conditions in Iceland, with its lava, magma, and snow, allow for this efficient geothermal extraction.
The tectonic plates moving apart create constant earthquake activity, which keeps the pot stirred, allowing water from glaciers and the sea to seep into these boreholes1.
Direct Supply: Hot water from these springs is cooled and pumped directly from boreholes (which can vary from 200 to 2,000 meters deep) into the taps of nearby homes. This ingenious system negates the need for separate hot water heating2.
Renewable Energy: Nearly all Icelandic homes rely on renewable energy. For those not located near geothermal resources, the remaining homes are heated using renewable electricity3.