Renewable Energy in Iceland Quiz

What percentage of Iceland's electricity is provided by hydropower?

• 25%

• 72%

• 85%

• 97%

Which organization developed and maintains a database of renewable energy technologies in Iceland?

• National Energy Authority

• Green By Iceland initiative

• Orca

• Climeworks

What is the primary renewable energy source utilized in Iceland?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

What is the capacity of Iceland's carbon capture and storage facility, Orca?

• 1,000 tons of CO2 per year

• 2,000 tons of CO2 per year

• 3,000 tons of CO2 per year

• 4,000 tons of CO2 per year

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According to the article, what role does government funding play in supporting renewable energy innovation in Iceland?

• It provides loans and grants to absorb technical risks.

• It offers tax incentives to renewable energy companies.

• It imposes regulations to promote renewable energy adoption.

• It invests in fossil fuel industries instead of renewable energy.

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What is the purpose of Iceland's Green By Iceland initiative?

• To support entrepreneurs and new ideas in the renewable energy sector

• To develop wind power projects in Iceland

• To capture CO2 from the air using advanced technology

• To promote gender diversity in the energy sector

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What is the significance of Iceland's Carbfix project?

• It captures and permanently stores CO2 emissions in basaltic formations.

• It produces renewable energy from geothermal sources.

• It develops innovative solutions for hydropower transmission.

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Why does Halla Hrund Logadottir emphasize the importance of having diverse perspectives in the energy sector?

• To exclude men from decision-making processes

• To prioritize short-term profits over long-term sustainability

• To ensure women's voices are heard in environmental discussions

• To foster richer dialogues and better outcomes in energy and climate initiatives

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What is one of the strategies mentioned in the article that other countries can adopt from Iceland's renewable energy evolution?

• Relying on fossil fuels for energy production

• Excluding women from the energy sector

• Leveraging natural renewable resources

• Ignoring government policies and funding

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According to the article, what is essential for any development of renewable energy solutions?

• Innovation and entrepreneurship

• Political conflicts and bureaucracy

• Lack of government support

• Reliance on outdated technologies

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