<P> Due to the geological location of Iceland (over a rift in continental plates), the high concentration of volcanoes in the area is often an advantage in the generation of geothermal energy, the heating and making of electricity . During winter, pavements near these areas (such as Reykjavik and Akureyri) are heated up . </P> <P> Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation's electricity . In addition, geothermal heating meets the heating and hot water requirements of approximately 87% of all buildings in Iceland . Apart from geothermal energy, 73.8% of the nation's electricity is generated by hydro power, and 0.1% from fossil fuels . </P>

Why iceland is a good place to use hydrothermal power