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Category 'Geothermal Energy' - Technical Articles

Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy is energy that determines the temperature of matter. Earth’s geothermal energy originates from

Geothermal Energy

How a Geothermal Plant Works?

Understanding geothermal energy begins with an understanding of the source of this energy – the earth’s internal heat. The Earth’s temperature increases with depth, with the temperature at the center reaching more than 4200 °C (7600 °F). A portion of… Read more

Dec 10, 2011 | By

Geothermal Energy

New download – Geothermal Electricity Basics

Geothermal electricity is electricity generated from geothermal energy. Technologies in use include dry steam power plants, flash steam power plants and binary cycle power plants. Geothermal electricity generation is currently used in 24 countries while geothermal heating is in use… Read more

Aug 14, 2011 | By

Krafla Geothermal Station in northeast Iceland
Environment

How much for the geothermal energy? Impacts, hm?

Geothermal power requires no fuel, and is therefore immune to fuel cost fluctuations, but capital costs tend to be high. Drilling accounts for over half the costs, and exploration of deep resources entails significant risks. A typical well doublet in… Read more

Jun 22, 2011 | By

Economics and environmental impact of geothermal power
Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy – The Hot Facts

The word “geothermal” comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and thermal (heat). It means the heat of earth. The energy potential beneath our feet, in the form of geothermal energy, is vast. This tremendous resource amounts to 50,000 times… Read more

Jan 24, 2011 | By

Iceland - Geothermal Power Plant


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