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 Edvard Csanyi
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 Edvard Csanyi
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 Edvard Csanyi
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 Edvard Csanyi
