Geothermal Advantages

how does geothermal energy work

Often we are asked the question “how does geothermal energy work“?

The Earth’s core provides a steady stream of energy which can be harnessed for powering heating and cooling systems, as well as general energy lines through careful engineering. What is key about geothermal energy is that it’s location-independent: nearly every region in the world has an active source of soil-based heat emanating from the core, and providing an important source of extensive energy.

As the technology expands, a growing number of homes and businesses are turning to geothermal energy sources rather than relying upon the expensive energy from traditional grid lines. Rapid adoption in Europe, Asia and North America owes its growth to vast improvements in geothermal technology around the globe.

Physicists long recognized the potential of ground-source energy to help power and heat a variety of sources. Stemming from the inception of the basic energy transfer technology in the 1940s, many communities have been actively harnessing the power of geothermal energy to provide electricity, heating and cooling. Leading regions which rely on the technology include Sweden, China, Iceland and Western parts of the United States. While the exact implementation of geothermal grids varies, the underlying technology relies on a core set of scientific principles.

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