Iceland generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, using hydroelectric and geothermal energy. Fossil fuels account for only 21% of energy use, due to the country’s location on an active expansion zone. Renewable energy comes from sun, wind, water, and geothermal heat. 80 countries operate wind farms with over 225,000 turbines, and Larderello, Italy […]
Germany is leading the way in sustainable energy with its Energiewende initiative, aiming to replace fossil fuels and nuclear power with renewable sources by 2050. On April 30, 2017, sustainable energy sources delivered a record 85% of the country’s total energy needs, causing electricity prices to fall into the negative range. Germany plans to shut […]
