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Renewable Energy

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy uses heat energy from beneath the surface of the earth. Some of this heat finds its way to the surface in the form of hot springs or geysers. Other schemes tap the heat energy by pumping water through hot dry rocks several kilometres beneath the earth's surface. Geothermal energy is used for the generation of electricity and for space and water heating in a small number of countries.


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