Geothermal

• Geothermal - Rocks under the ground are hot. Water can be pumped through these hot rocks and warmed up.
• There are not many places where we can build geothermal power stations.
• In Geothermal, harmful gases and minerals may occasionally come up from the ground below. These can be difficult to control.
• Geothermal energy does not produce greenhouse gases. The energy source is free and will not run out.
• Geothermal Power Plants in the Philippines:

  • Makban Geothermal Power Plant
  • Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant
  • Bacon-Manito (BacMan) Geothermal Power Plant
• Geothermal is a lesser-known type of renewable energy that uses heat from the Earth's molten core.
• Steps involved in generating geothermal energy:

  Step 1: Hot water reservoirs deep within the Earth are accessed via wells; the water rises under its own pressure.

  Step 2: As the hot water reaches the surface, pressure decreases, causing it to turn into steam.

  Step 3: The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.

  Step 4: Excess steam is passed through a cooling tower, where it is condensed back into water.

  Step 5: The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth through an injection well to restart the cycle.
• Disadvantages of Geothermal

  • There are not many places where we can build geothermal power stations.
  • Harmful gases and minerals may occasionally come up from the ground below.
  • These can be difficult to control.
• Advantages of Geothermal

  • Geothermal energy does not produce greenhouse gases.
  • The energy source is free and will not run out.