What's the potential of geothermal energy for Irish agriculture?
Geysir sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland.
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SUBSCRIBEIt’s more commonly associated with Iceland, the land of fire and ice, but advances in technology mean that geothermal energy can now be used in non-volcanic regions, such as Ireland.
A new Government report suggests geothermal could have significant potential for Irish farms, in processes such as heating and cooling buildings, and possibly even to produce electricity.
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