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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
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.