Geothermal power

GEOTHERMAL POWER

Geothermal energy is the heat that comes from the sub-surface of the earth. It is a renewable energy source considering the continuity in heat production. Geothermal energy could be used for both cooling and heating purposes, also it is possible to be used to produce electricity.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY BENEFITS

The hot reservoirs underneath the earth are naturally replenished, considered renewable and sustainable energy source. Geothermal energy could be generated all the time, regardless of the changes in weather patterns, offering an exceptionally reliable and constant source of green energy. Also, geothermal energy production can be easily increased or decreased depending on current demand.

Geothermal energy is a reliable source of energy. This is because a resource is always available to benefit from it, unlike wind or solar energy, geothermal energy is excellent for meeting basic energy demand.

Without burning any fossil fuel, geothermal energy is extracted from the sub-surface of the earth. In fact, an average geothermal power plant releases 99% less carbon dioxide (CO2) for every megawatt-hour of electricity is generated.

Using geothermal energy can save you an abundance amount of money. In fact, it could low your energy bills by up to 70%, without even take into count the endless costs that come with traditional systems such as leaks, replacements, and maintenance.

Geothermal heat pump systems use 25% to 50% less electricity than conventional systems for heating or cooling, and with their flexible design, they can be adjusted to different situations, requiring less space for hardware as opposed to conventional systems.

HOW DOES GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORK?

The sub-surface of the earth has a large amount of heat, the deeper you go underneath, the hotter it becomes, it can reach around 370°C. This heat is produced mainly by the radioactive decay of the chemical elements such as Potassium, Thorium, and Uranium, also by the friction generated along the margins of continental plates. Which creates a heat difference between the earth’s sub-surface and the outer surface, drives a continuous conduction of thermal energy from the core to the exterior of the Earth. This energy can be found from shallow depths right down to several miles below the Earth’s surface.

Global geothermal power capacity has reached (14.5–17.6 GW) in 2020. The greenhouse gas emissions of geothermal electric stations are -on average- 45 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour of electricity or less than 5 percent of that of conventional coal-fired plants.
As a source of renewable energy for both power and heating, geothermal has the potential to meet 3-5% of global demand by 2050. With economic incentives, it is estimated that by 2100 it will be possible to meet 10% of global demand.

As always, STTE is working on bringing all new in the world of technology to Saudi Arabia making people’s lives easier. STTE is currently collaborating with the local authorities to study the implement this technology in Saudi Arabia. Owing to its importance as one of the most efficient energy sources in the world today.

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