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Why are regions where convection currents diverge more suitable for building geothermal power stations?
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What is the start up time for geothermal power station?
Geothermal power stations are built by digging into the Earth's crust and tapping into the direct heat that is never ending. It generally takes around nine months to start a geothermal power station.
Advantages of geothermal power stations?
costs less than gas or oil. doesnt pollute the air and its naturall
Why is the development of geothermal energy not proceeding more rapidly?
Not everywhere is suitable for geothermal, as it needs suitable hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth. It is also easier to keep buying and burning coal in existing power stations. Only when the old power stations have to be renewed do business and governments think of renewable energy.
What countries use geothermal energy the most?
Iceland has five geothermal power stations, which produce 30% of the country's energy. As well, geothermal heating warms 87% of all buildings in Iceland.However, the US generates the most electricity from geothermal sources, though it is only 0.3% of the nation's electricity. Other countries, in order of production (2012) are The Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Italy and New Zealand, followed by Iceland.
How many geothermal power stations in the world?
There are new plants coming online all the time so it is difficult to answer this question. Many countries use geothermal:2010 figures:The US generates the most geothermal electricity in the world, 3086 MW, which is only 0.3% of US energy use.Iceland supplies 30% of its energy from geothermal, with 575 MW.The twenty-five countries below use geothermal energy, with the US generating the most, and Thailand the least (at 0.3 MW).United StatesPhilippinesIndonesiaMexicoItalyNew ZealandIcelandJapanIranEl SalvadorKenyaCosta RicaNicaraguaRussiaTurkeyPapua-New GuineaGuatemalaPortugalChinaFranceEthiopiaGermanyAustriaAustraliaThailand
Where are most geothermal power stations located?
toowoomba qld
Source of energy for geothermal power stations?
decay of radioactive elements
What are some other ways people use geothermal energy?
The geothermal energy can be used for production of elctricity as so called steam power stations.
What is the start up time for geothermal power station?
Geothermal power stations are built by digging into the Earth's crust and tapping into the direct heat that is never ending. It generally takes around nine months to start a geothermal power station.
Advantages of geothermal power stations?
costs less than gas or oil. doesnt pollute the air and its naturall
Where are the stations in New Zealand that run geothermal power?
There are a few 1 in Kawerau, Wairakei & Ohaaki all in the North Island
Do geothermal stations produce carbon dioxide?
No. They are extracting existing heat from the earth, and converting that to electrical power. There are no fossil fuels burned there.
Why is the development of geothermal energy not proceeding more rapidly?
Not everywhere is suitable for geothermal, as it needs suitable hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth. It is also easier to keep buying and burning coal in existing power stations. Only when the old power stations have to be renewed do business and governments think of renewable energy.
What is the name of the North Island river in New Zealand that has numerous dams and land power stations to provide us with electricity?
Along the length of the Waikato River in the North island are a number of hydro electric stations, geothermal power stations, and the river is used as coolant for the Huntly coal-fired power station.
What countries use geothermal energy the most?
Iceland has five geothermal power stations, which produce 30% of the country's energy. As well, geothermal heating warms 87% of all buildings in Iceland.However, the US generates the most electricity from geothermal sources, though it is only 0.3% of the nation's electricity. Other countries, in order of production (2012) are The Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Italy and New Zealand, followed by Iceland.
The greatest domestic program of the Eisenhower presidency involved building a network of?
bus stations
Do power stations affect global warming?
Power stations that run on fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) emit carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is contributing to global warming.Power stations that use renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal etc) have no emissions and have no effect on global warming.
