I thought that the topic geothermal energy is interesting and I don't know much about it. I did some research and found out the following:
- 99% of the earth is hotter than 1'000 degrees
- Under our feet is a huge and always available energy potential
- Geothermal energy can be used to heat buildings and to generate electricity
- Iceland is a role model: wants to make itself independent of fossil fuels in its energy supply
- Geological situatioin with its many volcanoes is a prerequisite for the use of geothermal energy in Iceland
- Could also be used in Central Europe: Potential is available
Questions for which I would like to have answers would be the following:
- Where does geothermal energy come from?
- Where does it go?
- What is the big advantage over gas or oil?
- Are there any disadvantages?
Best regards,
Deniz