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Iceland: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics
Program Overview
Iceland is a world leader in developing the use of renewable energy. While this is partly attributable to the country’s ample endowment of geothermal and hydroelectric resources, Icelanders have also made unique economic choices, valuing the social benefits of energy independence differently than much of the world.
The program is divided into three components. In the capital, Reykjavik, students meet with politicians, industry leaders, and social activists to develop their understanding of how Iceland’s energy policy fits into the larger national agenda. In Akureyri, students will study at the School for Renewable Energy Science, a new center associated with the University of Akureyri. There, Icelandic energy specialists, engineers, and geologists teach courses. Students spend the final portion of the program in the remote West Fjords, applying concepts learned to village-scale energy problems. Students visit significant geological and energy sites in northern Iceland.
Coursework in the Icelandic language helps students develop a deeper appreciation of the culture.
