Geothermal Energy
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GEOTHERMAL
THE HEAT FROM EARTH. ITS CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE. IT IS A RENEWABLE ENERGY.
PRO'S FOR GEOTHERMAL
- Geothermal energy is generally considered energy environmentally friendly and does not cause significant amounts of pollution.
- Geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished and therefore renewable.
- Massive potential - upper estimates show a worldwide potential of 2 terawatts.
- Excellent for meeting the base load energy demand.
- Great for heating and cooling - even small households can benefit.
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CON'S FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
- There are some minor environmental issues associated with geothermal power.
- Geothermal power plants can in extreme cases cause earthquakes.
- There are heavy upfront costs associated with both geothermal power and plants in geothermal heating/cooling systems.
- Very location specific.
- Geothermal power is only sustainable if the reservoirs are properly managed.
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