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ON Power Owned Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant Powers Iceland Algae Farm

Geothermal Energy Powers Iceland’s Food Revolution: The Algae Farm of the Future By:   Robert Buluma In the stark and otherworldly landscape of Iceland, geothermal energy is not just heating homes or generating electricity—it’s feeding the world. In the shadow of Iceland’s largest geothermal power station lies a futuristic farm run by Vaxa Technologies, where an unlikely crop is being cultivated: microalgae.   This groundbreaking facility showcases how geothermal energy can go beyond traditional uses to power innovative solutions for global challenges like food security and climate change.   Geothermal: The Unsung Hero of Sustainable Food Production   At Vaxa’s facility, the geothermal power station isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the engine driving the entire operation. Harnessing the Earth’s natural heat, the plant provides the resources needed to cultivate microalgae efficiently and sustainably.   The station supplies:   Clean El...