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Renewable Energy in Iceland
In Iceland over 80% of total energy use comes from renewable energy sources. With only imported fossil fuels for the transportation sector and fishing fleet, this is by far the highest average
of renewable energy use in the world.
Keilir offers short courses focusing on the use and harnessing of renewable energy in Iceland. The courses include site visits to geothermal powerplants and hydro powerplants, in and around the Reykjanes peninsula, as well as the development and use of alternative fuels (biofuels, hydrogen, methane).
This is a unique place for those interested in geology and how land forms and is created. There are few places in the world where you are so actively reminded of the forces that are involved in creating and eroding the landscape.
Programme
Course participants will get an introduction to the utilisation of renewable energy sources in Iceland, energy policies, environmental aspects and energy efficiency. Focus will be on broad overview of the field of renewable energy with emphasis on local expertise and experience in Iceland.
The programme includes:
- Introduction to geology of Iceland and site visits to places in Reykjanes peninsula (including the Blue Lagoon, Mid-Atlantic rift zone, volcanoes and lava fields);
- Use and utilisation of geothermal energy and site visits to two geothermal power plants in Reykjanes, boreholes, greenhouses, and carbon capturing technology;
- Alternative fuels, with introduction to methane, hydrogen, methanol in transportation, and site visits to hydrogen filling station in Reykjavik, methane production in Reykjavik landfill, and more;
- Open conference on energy policies and incentives, with expert speakers from Iceland, Ministry of Environment, EU and the US. The conference will focus on energy laws, regulation and policies, as well as financial aspects and renewable energy projects;
- Introduction to hydropower and small scale use of renewable energy sources, with site visits to a hydropower plant in South Iceland, small scale hydropower systems in rural areas (farms), as well as visits to geological sites of interest in South Iceland;
- Visits to volcanic areas in Eyjafjallajokull and glacier tour (pending on weather and state of the eruption site). If the site of the current eruption is off limits, we will travel up North on Kjolur (between the glaciers of Langjokull and Hofsjokull) for geothermal pools and glacier tours;
- Summary of programme and final dinner, use of renewable energy in the capital of Iceland and final dinner.
Course fees and dates
The course takes one week and will be offered in September 2010.
Courses take place at Keilir at the Reykjanes peninsula, one of the most vibrant geological areas in Iceland, with plenty of geothermal activity only a stonethrow away from the school campus. Site visits will be made in and around the Reykjanes peninsula, all within a short driving distance from Reykjavik (the capital of Iceland).
The courses are intented for non-professionals, both students and non-students. Course fees are 1790 EUR and includes all cost in Iceland (domestic travel, entrance fees, full board,
tuition, etc). All you need to add to this is for the international travel to Iceland and other cost during your own time.
At Keilir you will be accommodated on campus. The rooms are fully equiped, with access to kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as free Internet connection.
Additional information
Events
15.09.2010
