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Heat from lava or magma possibly a volcano
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When to use geothermal energy?
use geothermal energy when you need electricity or radiant light.
Why do we need geothermal?
We don't technically NEED it (there are other options), but geothermal energy is one of several good alternatives to the use of non-renewable energy resources.
Why does geothermal save so much in energy?
Because we are using energy that is already there. Normally to make power we need a heat source to boil water and use the steam to move turbines to make power. Geothermal energy uses the energy that is already there deep in the earth vs burning coal, gas, or nuclear fuel.
Which renewable resource is least dependent on the sun?
Geothermal energy is renewable, as the heat from the center of the earth will be available as long as we ever need it. This energy is the only renewable energy that does NOT come from the sun.
What are the conditions needed to generate geothermal energy?
To create geothermal energy you need a source of heat in a safe place near the surface of the earth and you need water. Since it is costly to send electricity over 700 miles and make a profit, you need a large population nearby to purchase the energy you produce. In Italy, Mt. Etna provides heat near the surface but it frequently erupts. It would not be a safe place to put your geothermal energy plant. The Big Island of Hawaii has plenty of geothermal energy. It could produce enough to supply the entire United States. No way exists to get it there. The distance is too great and an ocean is in the way. California has some south of Mt. Lassen. It has water that it can heat. It can sell it to San Francisco. That is the one place where the United States can produce it profitably. The Pacific Coast of Chile could produce it profitably and light the city of Santiago. Columbia has the potential. It is in the midst of a revolution. No one in his right mind would invest money while the revolution is occurring. Mexico could supply Mexico with geothermal energy, and Mexicans could pay a small fraction of their current rates for electricity. Socialism controls the energy markets. A few politically connected bureaucrats determine where money may be invested. Thus in Mexico you would need a political climate that would allow geothermal energy. Indonesia has tremendous potential for geothermal energy. You will have to do your own research on the status of it in that area.
When to use geothermal energy?
use geothermal energy when you need electricity or radiant light.
Why do we need geothermal?
We don't technically NEED it (there are other options), but geothermal energy is one of several good alternatives to the use of non-renewable energy resources.
Why does geothermal save so much in energy?
Because we are using energy that is already there. Normally to make power we need a heat source to boil water and use the steam to move turbines to make power. Geothermal energy uses the energy that is already there deep in the earth vs burning coal, gas, or nuclear fuel.
Does geothermal power leave a carbo footprint?
A small one yes. To harvest the geothermal energy you need to drill, build plant and infrastructure. This drilling, and construction has a carbon footprint (it needs energy to do). However the geothermal energy harvested has no carbon footprint.
Which renewable resource is least dependent on the sun?
Geothermal energy is renewable, as the heat from the center of the earth will be available as long as we ever need it. This energy is the only renewable energy that does NOT come from the sun.
What is an important renewable source of energy?
Water power, mostly in hydro-electric power plants attached to dams and rivers, is the most common source of renewable energy. Close to 17% of the world's electricity is generated from hydro.
What are the conditions needed to generate geothermal energy?
To create geothermal energy you need a source of heat in a safe place near the surface of the earth and you need water. Since it is costly to send electricity over 700 miles and make a profit, you need a large population nearby to purchase the energy you produce. In Italy, Mt. Etna provides heat near the surface but it frequently erupts. It would not be a safe place to put your geothermal energy plant. The Big Island of Hawaii has plenty of geothermal energy. It could produce enough to supply the entire United States. No way exists to get it there. The distance is too great and an ocean is in the way. California has some south of Mt. Lassen. It has water that it can heat. It can sell it to San Francisco. That is the one place where the United States can produce it profitably. The Pacific Coast of Chile could produce it profitably and light the city of Santiago. Columbia has the potential. It is in the midst of a revolution. No one in his right mind would invest money while the revolution is occurring. Mexico could supply Mexico with geothermal energy, and Mexicans could pay a small fraction of their current rates for electricity. Socialism controls the energy markets. A few politically connected bureaucrats determine where money may be invested. Thus in Mexico you would need a political climate that would allow geothermal energy. Indonesia has tremendous potential for geothermal energy. You will have to do your own research on the status of it in that area.
Which energy doesn't need the sun's energy?
every energy requires the suns energy the sun is the ultimate source of energy for everything -O-A2. Nuclear energy does not depend on the sun, nor does geothermal energy from the earth's core. Tidal energy is largely driven by the moon but the sun also has some effect.
Why cannot all countries rely on geothermal energy?
countries cannot rely on geothermal energy because there are not many suitable places for building a geothermal energy station. This is because you need hot rocks of a certain type and depth. Also a geothermal power station must be built in volcanically active places such as Ireland and New Zealand.
What do chemical reactions that absorb energy need to occur?
They need a source of energy.A Source of Energy
How can you save geothermal energy?
You don't need to save it because it is a renewable energy and can never run out no matter how much we use it.
Is geothermal energy intermittent?
Geothermal energy. Heat from deep under the ground remains constant, not intermittent, so geothermal plants that drill deep into the hot layers will have constant power.Hydro and wave energy is also constant. Other alternative energy sources (solar, wind, tides) are all intermittent, as power is only available at particular times, and so need energy storage.
