Canada is going to develop the world’s largest geothermal and solar lagoon at Charlevoix, a 45-minute drive from Quebec City. This wonderful outdoor lagoon will be maintained at pleasant temperatures all year round using a “huge Thermos” heating system underneath.
World’s first self-sufficient energy village
This spectacular new open-air lagoon will span over 130,000 sq. feet (12,000 square meters). It will be a place to relax and soak up the surroundings. Blend in with the natural landscape, hundreds of chalets will be built around the lagoon to create a village.
View of the chalet (Image bgeoLagon)
Other than relaxing in the lagoon’s water, visitors will also have access to ski resorts, golf, art galleries, dining, and whale-watching experiences.
The project, dubbed geoLagoon is inspired by Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 wonders of the world. However, geoLagoon is going to become the world’s first self-sufficient energy village.
The lagoon’s waters will be warmed to a pleasant 39 °C (102 °F) year-round. This temperature will be maintained even in winters when temperatures drop below 32°F (O°C). It will be heated through a huge thermal reservoir powered by an energy ecosystem consisting of geothermal, biomass, photovoltaics plus solar heating systems.
GeoLagon owner and CEO Louis Massicotte said “There is a strong potential that the geoLagon project will produce more energy than it consumes, which brings the opportunity to provide surplus electricity to the surrounding community,”
Artist’s rendition of geoLagoon (Image by geoLagon)
