Geothermal power is fast becoming one of our most important sources of alternative energy.  It employs the thermal energy found in the Earth’s crust which originates from the formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of materials.

Electrical power generated from geothermal energy can be derived from dry steam power stations, flash steam power stations, and binary cycle power stations. 

“In areas of high geothermal energy density, current technology allows for the generation of electrical power because of the corresponding high temperatures. Generating electrical power from geothermal resources requires no fuel while providing true baseload energy at a reliability rate that constantly exceeds 90%” – William, G. E. (2010). Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment (pp. 1-176). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

Read about the industry and its technology and the quickly expanding growth, and development of geothermal systems around the world by clicking on the various links below. Also, discover some of the pros and cons of this industry along with projects generating Geothermal electricity and providing geothermal heating.