WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY?
• It is an indigenous and sustainable resource [see paper on the Contribution of Geothermal Energy to Sustainable Development] • It is environmentally benign • It is readily available, and easily tapped • Its cost is competitive compared to other renewable energy costs (see paper by Ingvar Fridleifsson) • Its resource base worldwide is enormous [see paper on the Contribution of Geothermal Energy to Sustainable Development ] • It is appropriate for electric power generation (see Photos 1 and 2) • Numerous direct heat uses are possible: in space-heating and cooling, agriculture, fish farming, industrial processes (see Photos 2,3 and 4) • It is suitable for rural electrification projects • It is developed locally, to the benefit of local communities The IGA Secretariat is currently hosted by Samorka, Sudurlandsbraut 48, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland. Phone: +354 588 4430; Fax: +354 588 4431. E-mail: iga@samorka.is.
