What are the pros and cons of geothermal energy?

I am not sure about geothermal. What are the pros and cons of geothermal energy?

Question from Linda Allen - Mon 2021-04-03

Answers 2

  • Pros: 1. Low emissions – Unlike many other forms of renewable energy, geothermal power generation does not produce any emissions. 2. Reliable and consistent – Geothermal plants can generate electricity around the clock, making them a more reliable source of energy than some renewables like solar and wind. 3. Scalable – Geothermal plants can be scaled up or down relatively easily to meet demand. 4. Durable – Geothermal plants have a long operating life, typically 40 years or more. Cons: 1. Limited potential – The Earth's geothermal resources are finite and therefore cannot be relied upon to provide energy indefinitely. 2. Susceptible to drought – Like other forms of renewable energy.

    Response from Garry Webber - Mon 2022-11-05

    Pros: -Clean, renewable energy - Produces no greenhouse gases or pollutants -Inexpensive once a geothermal plant is installed -Stable output–doesn’t fluctuate with the weather Cons: -Location, location, location!–Not every place has enough accessible geothermal energy to make it worth installing a plant -Expensive to drill down to the hot rocks necessary for geothermal power generation -Tough competition from other renewables such as wind and solar

    Response from Gary Weber - Mon 2022-11-04

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