Geothermal Energy by Juan Cruz BESTEIRO https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p By Juan Cruz Besteiro, Lucca Amigo Mayer Juano Soligo and Lucas Niembro en-us 2022-11-10 18:24:30 UTC 2022-11-24 18:17:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f975.png Geothermal energy, what is it? juancruzbesteiro https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382963543
Geothermal energy is a type of renewable energy taken from the Earth's core. It comes from heat generated during the original formation of the planet and the subsequent radioactive decay of materials. This thermal energy is stored in rocks and fluids in the centre of the earth.



]]> 2022-11-14 14:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382963543 How produce energy https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382970284 Geothermal power plants use steam to produce electricity. The steam comes from reservoirs of hot water found a few miles or more below the earth's surface. The steam rotates a turbine that activates a generator, which produces electricity.]]> 2022-11-14 14:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382970284 Time https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382971252 Geothermal projects can be divided into a series of development phases from early exploration to the operation and maintenance stage. It takes approximately five to ten years to develop a geothermal power plant of about 30 – 50 MW and initial capital requirements are high.]]> 2022-11-14 14:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382971252 Cost https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382973672 On average, a homeowner can expect total expenses to reach between $18,000 to $30,000 on geothermal heating and cooling cost. This cost would cover a complete geothermal installation. The price can range from $30,000 to $45,000 with high-end ground-source heat pump systems for large homes.]]> 2022-11-14 14:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382973672 Power plant location https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382976298 Most of the geothermal power plants in the United States are in western states and Hawaii, where geothermal energy resources are close to the earth's surface. California generates the most electricity from geothermal energy.]]> 2022-11-14 14:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382976298 Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382978006 Pros:
1. Environmentally Friendly
2. Renewable
3. Huge Potential
4. Sustainable / Stable
5. Heating and Cooling
6. Reliable
7. No Fuel Required
8. Rapid Evolution
Cons:
1. Location Restricted
2. Environmental Side Effects
3. Earthquakes
4. High Costs
5. Sustainability


]]> 2022-11-14 14:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382978006 Amount of energy produced and who consumes juancruzbesteiro https://padlet.com/juancruzbesteiro/xhzzntd4jfc2j16p/wish/2382980746 Electricity generated from geothermal plants is projected to increase from 16 billion kWh in 2021 to 47.7 billion kWh in 2050. In 2016, California, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii were the states with the most installed geothermal energy capacity.
As a renewable resource, geothermal covers a significant share of electricity demand in countries such as Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kenya and the Philippines, and meets more than 90% of heating demand in Iceland.


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