geothermal energy is the answer – but that’s not all!

How are bananas growing in Iceland?

As part of their documentary covering Iceland’s use of geothermal energy, the team with Energy Live News visited a greenhouse just north of the capital Reykjavík that’s using the heat from under the ground to grow some crazy things.

Bananas, paprika, peppers, and oranges all growing in temperatures of around 4°C – it’s not possible, is it?

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Publication date: Fri 10 Feb 2023

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geothermal energy is the answer – but that’s not all!

How are bananas growing in Iceland?