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Fast Facts on Gothermal Energy |
Geothermal Energy 🌋
Geothermal energy taps into the Earth's internal heat to generate electricity and provide direct heating. Found mainly in volcanic regions, it offers a constant and reliable source of renewable power. Here are some fascinating facts about geothermal energy.
- Geothermal energy comes from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface, mainly from magma and hot rocks.
- Iceland generates almost 100% of its electricity from geothermal and hydropower sources.
- The U.S. is the world leader in geothermal energy, with over 3.7 GW of installed capacity.
- Geothermal power plants operate 24/7, making them more reliable than solar or wind.
- Kenya leads Africa in geothermal energy, providing over 40% of its electricity.
- The world's largest geothermal plant, The Geysers, is located in California, U.S.
- Geothermal energy is mainly used in regions with high volcanic activity, such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan.
- Unlike fossil fuels, geothermal plants emit very low levels of greenhouse gases.
- Geothermal heat pumps can be used for residential heating and cooling, reducing energy costs.
- Some hot spring resorts, such as those in Japan, use geothermal energy for natural heating.
- Binary cycle geothermal plants allow energy generation from lower-temperature sources.
- Superheated steam from geothermal wells can reach temperatures over 370C (700F).
- Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are being developed to tap geothermal energy in areas without natural hot springs.
- Drilling for geothermal energy can be expensive and location-dependent.
- Scientists are exploring deep geothermal drilling, reaching depths over 10 km to unlock new energy sources.
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