geothermal power

Underground heat energy

Geothermal power is electricity generated from heat stored within the Earth.

Underground reservoirs of hot water and steam drive turbines at the surface.

Unlike solar or wind, geothermal provides constant baseline power regardless of weather conditions.

Iceland and volcanic regions rely heavily on geothermal energy for electricity and heating.

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