Geothermal energy

What is geothermal energy?

• Geothermal energy is energy harnessed underground.
• Water is heated 1-2 miles where it turns into steam, to turn turbines.

The process

• First, Water is pumped 2 miles underground by a well.
• The water is then pumped through the fissures of the rock.
• The water is then turned into steam, and is pumped by a reduction well.
• The steam then turns a turbine, generating electricity.

Pros

• Geothermal energy is pollution free.
• The energy can be harnessed 365 days a year.
• No fuel is required to generate the electricity.
• Geothermal power plants offer jobs.
• Zero carbon emmisions.
• Can be built underground.
• Geothermal energy has been used for centuries.
• Geothermal energy is completely renewable.
• Home owners save 35-60% savings on heating.
• And 25-50% on cooling.

Pros

• Geothermal energy is all clean!
• No fuel is required to make the energy.
• Provides jobs for thousands of people.

Cons

• Geothermal power plants can run out of steam due to cooling temperatures.
• Makings geothermal plants are very expensive.
• Some gasses may be released in the process.
• Some regions are not available to geothermal plants.
• Earthquakes are a possibility.
• It costs money to power the pump.
• Geothermal power plants need high temperature.
• It's very hard to transport the geothermal energy.
• Most plants are very far from civilization.

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