Geothermal · 8 min read · Energy Atlas Editorial
Geothermal Energy
Heat beneath our feet can make electricity or warm buildings where geology cooperates.
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Hydrothermal systems tap hot water or steam. Dry-steam, flash, and binary plants match different temperatures. Direct use of moderate heat for district heating can be more efficient than making electricity from the same resource.
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Questions
What is the efficiency of different power plants?
Efficiency depends on the conversion physics. Do not use one number for every nuclear, coal, or solar plant.