Conventional geothermal needs a natural underground reservoir
Geothermal energy relies on a very specific geology, so it's only viable on a large scale in a few countries.
A well is drilled into the ground to tap into naturally occurring reservoirs of hot water and steam.
1
Hot water is brought to the surface, converted to steam and used to run a turbine to generate electricity.
2
Excess steam is cooled and pumped back down into
the Earth to restart
the process.
3
A well is drilled into the ground to tap into naturally occurring reservoirs of hot water and steam.
1
Hot water is brought to the surface, converted to steam and used to run a turbine to generate electricity.
2
Excess steam is cooled and pumped back down into
the Earth to restart
the process.
3
A well is drilled into the ground to tap into naturally occurring reservoirs of hot water and steam.
1
Hot water is brought to the surface, converted to steam and used to run a turbine to generate electricity.
2
Excess steam is cooled and pumped back down into the Earth to
restart the process.
3
