Geothermal Power

Geothermal power uses heat from the Earth's magma core. Steam from deep drill holes can drive turbines to generate electrical power. Hot water, naturally heated from the magma, can be pumped into buildings to provide heating or hot water. Geothermal power is available in many geographies, typically where magma is relatively accessible. Suitable locations include borders of Earth plates or regions where the earth's crust is thin. Geothermal power is gaining increasing commercial traction, both in commercial independent power production and as a power and heat source for new-build residential properties. Geothermal power production has several advantages over other clean power sources. ■ Low cost - geothermal power is cheaper, per kWh, than almost all other clean energy power ■ Consistent generation - magma is always hot, most clean power sources are weather dependent ■ Small footprint - geothermal power facilities require very little above-ground land area ■ Proven technology - geothermal facilities have been operational for over 100 years One geothermal drawbacks is the necessity for very deep holes (advanced materials, drilling technology). Some skeptics challenge the renewability of geothermal power.		Did you know? ■ first geothermal facility in Lardarello, Italy, in 1904 ■ globally, geothermal could generate 1 trillion kWh annually (Source: GEA) ■ Iceland sources 26% power and 86% heating / hot water from geothermal
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