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Geothermal Energy - Untapped Unlimited Renewable Energy From The Earth
Author: Abhishek Agarwal
There are different ways to use geothermal energy that include direct and indirect uses.
- The heat from the Earth could be used as a direct source for heating systems. The hot water close to the Earth's system is directly pumped into heating systems.
- Generators in power plants require steam at very high temperatures to work. Geothermal power plants are built near reservoirs to tap the natural resource. The power plants use steam or water close to the surface to operate its generator.
- Geothermal heat pumps use water near the Earth's surface to control building temperatures. This renewable energy source can regulate entire towns and villages.
Using geothermal energy isn't a new concept. History has shown that people in ancient times have used hot springs for cooking, bathing and heating purposes. Even today many believe that natural hot springs have healing powers. There are many people who still bathe in hot springs. In Reykjavik, Iceland 95 percent of the buildings are heated with geothermal district heating systems. Hot water near the Earth's surface is pumped directly into the buildings.
The Unites States is one of the leaders in geothermal power. The country has more geothermal power plants than any other, however, it only accounts for one percent of the electricity produced in the U.S. California (33), Nevada (15), Hawaii (1) and Utah (1) are the only states with geothermal power plants.
There are opponents of geothermal energy. While there are uses for it, criticisms have been raised. Some believe this is not a long term solution nor could it be used in huge environments. There are others who think creating geothermal power plants would cost too much money and drain money from researching other valuable energy resources. People are also concerned that if magma is tapped, it could bring up dangerous and harmful particles.
One thing is certain, more research is needed to make an educated conclusion about geothermal energy. There is too much guessing going on and not enough doing. There are results of natural geothermal reactions. These happen everywhere and come in the form of volcanoes, hot springs and geysers. With geothermal reactions occurring naturally, humans should find a safe way to tap into it.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/environment-articles/geothermal-energy-untapped-unlimited-renewable-energy-from-the-earth-774742.html
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Geothermal energy can be used in the future as an alternative to fossil fuels and coal. It is a good source of energy because it does not cause pollution, and there is obviously a constant supply of it. This means that prices for geothermal energy will be consistent, unlike oil.
However, it is a hard technology to master, and can only be used in parts of the world where there is enough heat in the earth (think hotspots or underwater volcanoes). I think some of the Scandinavian countries are using geothermal energy.
Other renewable energy sources include hydropower, wind-power, solar power or nuclear power.
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All three have their advantages, but geothermal wins because it does not depend on the whims of the wind, and because it is available 24/7, rain or shine, night or day.
No. It is not renewable simply because it is constant.
talk about all 3 in your intro then in your body paragraphs talk about about each one separately. Some other ideas: cars running on water, solar panels, wind power
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How can geothermal energy be used in the future?
The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, geothermal energy is heat from within the earth. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuosly produced inside the earth.
Geothermal energy a clean source of renewable energy to overcome the ever increasing demand of energy in jakar?
I had some difficulties finding this..
I hope you can answer this.. thank you alot..
owh ya btw.. it is Jakarta.. I couldnt complete the question sorry..
I have NO idea how to start my report on renewable energy sources?
Can someone please help me with an intro and what I should talk about. I have to compare 3 types of renewable energy sources. I already chose geothermal energy but I need two more, which 2 are also the best?
I have no idea how to start it, should I start talking about one source or introduce them all together? HELP PLEASE
Out of geothermal energy, wind energy & solar energy.. which is the best renewable energy source?
Which out of geothermal energy, wind energy & solar energy is the best renewable energy source? The best renewable source in Canada by the way. This is the wrong section, but a lot of people answer here so I thought I’d give it a shot, no rude answers please. Thanks in advance!
Is geothermal energy a renewable energy source?