Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is heat energy from the earth—Geo (earth) + thermal (heat).
Geothermal resources are reservoirs of hot water that exist or are human made at
varying temperatures and depths below the Earth's surface.
How we use geothermal energy?

 Geothermal energy can heat, cool, and generate electricity: Geothermal energy can be used in
different ways depending on the resource and technology chosen—heating and cooling
buildings through geothermal heat pumps, generating electricity through geothermal power
plants, and heating structures through direct-use .
 The most known thermal energy use

 The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal

spa that uses hot water (37-40
degrees Celsius/98-102 degrees
Fahrenheit) from underground
springs that is a byproduct of the
power plant located nearby.
Volcanic activity of Iceland has its
good sides - the heat produced in
the process gives the Icelanders
electricity, heat and light that
makes growing fruit and vegetables
possible in the darkness of long,
arctic winters.
 Not a popular source of enery 

 The largest single disadvantage

of geothermal energy is that it
is location specific. Geothermal
plants need to be built in places
where the energy is accessible,
which means that some areas
are not able to exploit this
resource.
 Pros and Cons
 Cost-effective: Geothermal systems have relatively low
operational costs once the initial investment is made. Once
a geothermal power plant is established, the cost of fuel is
virtually eliminated since the energy is sourced from within
the Earth.
 Low greenhouse gas emissions: Geothermal energy
production releases very low levels of greenhouse gases
compared to fossil fuel-based power plants, helping to
mitigate climate change and reduce air pollution.
 Renewable and sustainable: Geothermal energy is derived
from the natural heat of the Earth, which is continuously
produced and replenished, making it a renewable and
sustainable energy source.
 Location dependence: Geothermal energy resources are
limited to specific geographic areas where suitable
geological conditions exist. This restricts the widespread
availability of geothermal energy, and not all regions have
access to geothermal resources.
 High upfront costs: The initial investment for
geothermal power plants and geothermal heating
systems can be relatively high. Drilling deep wells and
installing the necessary infrastructure can incur
significant costs.
 Environmental considerations: Although geothermal
energy has low greenhouse gas emissions during
operation, the exploration and drilling process can
have some environmental impacts, such as land
disturbance and the potential release of small amounts
of greenhouse gases and hazardous substances.
Conclusion

 In conclusion, geothermal energy offers several advantages as a renewable energy source. It is

a sustainable and reliable form of energy that releases very low levels of greenhouse gases
during operation.