CHAPTER-15: APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Long time ago, geothermal energy was used for bathing and space heating. Now, it is known for generating electricity. It can also be used for industrial processes, purification and pumping system.

No fuel is required in geothermal energy and its capital costs are very significant. So, it is very cost effective. It is also environmentally friendly, consistent and sustainable. Historically, geothermal energy is limited to areas close to boundaries of tectonic plate. Many areas of the world are already using geothermal energy as a reasonable and ecological solution. At present, countries like United States, Japan, New Zealand, Italy, Iceland, Mexico, El Salvador, Philippines, Indonesia and Kenya are generating the most electricity from geothermal sources. This technology helps to minimize the dependency on fossil fuels and also reduces the global warming.

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