What makes geothermal energy a good alternative source of electric power?

Answer 1

There are so many advantages of hydrothermal energy. The main advantage is that this is a form of green energy which does not pollute the environment and it is also sustainable among other advantages.

Answer 2

Geothermal energy is a good alternative source of electric power because it is sustainable, reliable, and emits low levels of greenhouse gases. It provides a consistent source of energy, unlike solar or wind power which are intermittent. Additionally, geothermal power plants have a relatively small land footprint compared to other renewable energy sources.

Answer 3

Geothermal energy is the capture of heat from deep under the ground, usually by pumping water down, and then turning that heat into electricity. The same water can be used over and over.

There will be an initial environmental impact as the geothermal plant is set up. This involves road building, drilling, capping, piping and buildings. There may be an escape of various greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane from the drilling, but these will be temporary. Electricity pylons will be needed to connect the geothermal power station to the main grid.

When the plant is set up and working, the energy produced should easily cover the running costs and the environmental impact will be virtually nil.

The only one I can really think of in a traditional residential or commercial-sized geothermal setup would be the disturbance of the soil.

Answer 4

By using geothermal heat to produce power you do not need to burn fossil fuel to run generators and thereby reduce the amount of green house gasses and other pollutants being put into the atmosphere.

Answer 5

• Geothermal energy uses the heat from the centre of the earth, so it has no harmful greenhouse emissions.
• Regular ways of generating electricity, from burning fossil fuels, release carbon dioxide.
• We need to slow and stop global warming so renewable energy like geothermal is a good way to do it.

Answer 6

It's cost efficient and it does not harm the environment. It is also a limitless resource.

Answer 7

Geothermal energy never emerges in spurts. Wind can come and go.

Answer 8

Geothermal: virtually zero fuel cost , non-polluting , virtually inexhaustible.

(please note that the ultimate source of geothermal IS (the Earth's) radioactivity.)

Answer 9

Gives our homes heat

Answer 10

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