π Geothermal energy is heat energy acquired from the Earth's interior.
π‘ Geothermal power plants utilize the Earth's heat to generate electricity, heat water, and provide air-conditioning.
β β Advantages of geothermal power plants include renewable energy source and low greenhouse gas emissions, while disadvantages include high upfront costs and limited geographical availability.
π The world's first geothermal power plant was built in 1911 in Italy.
βοΈ There are three types of geothermal power plants: dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle.
π‘ In a dry steam power plant, steam is generated directly from the geothermal reservoir and used to rotate a turbine which generates electricity.
π₯ Geothermal power plants use different methods to generate electricity.
π§ Condenser and injection wells are used in geothermal power plants to recycle water.
β‘ Steam and turbines are used in geothermal power plants to produce electricity.
β‘οΈ Geothermal power plants generate electricity by utilizing hot water from the Earth's crust.
π§ Binary cycle power plants use two liquids, water and a secondary liquid, to operate.
π Geothermal power plants have advantages such as being a renewable energy source, but also disadvantages like limited locations.
π Geothermal power plants do not require fuel and save expenses on fuel.
π Geothermal power plants do not pollute the environment and require minimal land space compared to other plants.
πΈ However, geothermal power plants are rare due to the limited availability of geothermal fields and the high cost of infrastructure and drilling.