I lived for years near the Larderello geothermal power station in Tuscany. It was the world's first (1911) (not counting the Romans, who also used geothermal power) and I think Wairakei in New Zealand was the next. They are not alone:
https://www.topteny.com/top-10-most-recorded-countries-producing-geothermal-energy/
I lived for years near the Larderello geothermal power station in Tuscany. It was the world's first (1911) (not counting the Romans, who also used geothermal power) and I think Wairakei in New Zealand was the next. They are not alone:
With solar and wind being cheaper, more accessible, and with much smaller environmental impact, commercial geothermal is the toughest option to pursue at the moment, especially in terms of placing facilities in regions where the rock foundations produce suitable siting
I lived for years near the Larderello geothermal power station in Tuscany. It was the world's first (1911) (not counting the Romans, who also used geothermal power) and I think Wairakei in New Zealand was the next. They are not alone:
https://www.topteny.com/top-10-most-recorded-countries-producing-geothermal-energy/
Geo is almost insignificant. A trillion $ Global Fund is what's needed to change the game.
With solar and wind being cheaper, more accessible, and with much smaller environmental impact, commercial geothermal is the toughest option to pursue at the moment, especially in terms of placing facilities in regions where the rock foundations produce suitable siting
Still in its infancy, but I think viable
I agree Dave.