GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

HOW DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY WORK?

• The most common way is to tap into naturally occurring sources of water

HOW COULD THE ENERGY BE USED

• The geothermal power plant in Reykjavik, Iceland is using their underground reservoirs of steam and hot water to generate electricity

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ITS CURRENT USE

• Heating and cooling houses
• Growing vegetables in the winter
• Drying fruits
• Extracting Silver and Gold Ore

WHAT EFFECTS DOES IT HAVE ON THE ENVIORMENT

• Air Emissions
• Water Quality
• Life Cycle Global Warming Emissions

IS THE TECHNOLOGY WIDELY ACCEPTED

WHY OR WHY NOT

• Because it can be accessed from almost anywhere to produce heat and electricity

PROS TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

• Heats and Cools buildings
• Able to grow things during the winter

CONS

• Air emissions
• Water quality can decrease