World's Longest Sub-Sea Electric Cable Could Bring Iceland's Geothermal Energy to Europe

[Nathanael]

Iceland's state-run energy company, Landsvirkjun, is considering manufacturing the world's longest sub-sea electric cable so it can bring its abundance of geothermal energy to interested parties in Europe.

Exploring the viability of submarine cables to transmit energy is not a novel idea. Back in 2002, Landsvirkjun commissioned feasibility studieson whether or not the submerged cables could be used. The studies were underway in 2010, and Landsvirkjun's then managing director,Hördur Arnarson was quick to point out that research had been underway since the 1980's, with feasibility being acknowledged as early as 1995.

Link: http://www.energyboom.com/geothermal/worlds-longest-sub-sea-electric-cable-could-bring-icelands-geothermal-energy-europe