Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Beneath Iceland’s fiery crust, magma’s latent power is being harnessed for monumental energy gains.
The Hellisheidi power plant, with a capacity of 303MW, is one of the largest geothermal plants globally, turning volcanic steam into electricity and heat since 2011.
Orca, the world’s largest carbon capture plant, uses Hellisheidi’s geothermal power to pull 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, storing it as solid rock underground.
Iceland’s Resource Park integrates geothermal byproducts like CO₂, hot water, and electricity into industries, creating sustainable aquaculture, cosmetics, and fuel businesses.
The iconic Blue Lagoon spa thrives on geothermal seawater, blending sustainability with tourism, attracting millions to its steamy blue waters.
Iceland exports geothermal expertise, helping countries like Kenya and Indonesia establish sustainable energy parks and eco-industrial systems.
Carbfix, an Icelandic firm, collaborates globally to integrate carbon capture in geothermal projects, ensuring CO₂ is permanently stored underground.
Iceland’s model, now adopted worldwide, proves that renewable energy and circular economies can coexist and thrive, even in developing regions.
Iceland stands as a beacon of sustainability, demonstrating how a small nation can transform volcanic energy into global ecological progress.