Geothermal by Evan McLaughlin

How it Generates Electricity

929832 — 2023-11-16 20:45:58 UTC

Geothermal power plants draw fluids from underground reservoirs to the surface to produce steam this steam then drives the turbines that generate electricity

Its also renewable Yes because its source is natural heat generated and stored deep within the Earth's core

Where in the world its used the most

929832 — 2023-11-17 19:50:49 UTC

Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kennya and the Philippines

How much its used and how much it costs

929832 — 2023-11-17 20:02:26 UTC

0.5% of the world uses geothermal, Geothermal plants are capital-intensive, but are relatively cheap to run. Costs range from $0.011 to $0.03 per kilowatt-hour, and can operate at 90% availability or more. Maintenance costs increase if a geothermal power plant operates at greater than 90% availability

How does this impact the environment

929832 — 2023-11-17 20:24:11 UTC

Good- They reduce the emission of green house gasses they eliminate the combustion of fossil fuels on site

Bad- Air and water pollution are two leading environmental issues associated with geothermal energy technologies

What are the advantages of geothermal

929832 — 2023-11-17 20:26:43 UTC

It creates a record number of jobs

The plants are long lasting and reliable and safe

Requires very little maintenance

What are the disadvantages

929832 — 2023-11-17 20:30:12 UTC

High costs

Earthquakes

Environmental side effects