Kurdistan Regional Government Iraq Ministry of Electricity generates electricity primarily from fossil fuels such as natural gas. Renewable energy sources such as hydro, solar, wind, and geothermal currently account for a smaller portion of electricity generation but their use is growing. Geothermal energy harnesses heat from within the earth through technologies such as hydrothermal, geopressure, and hot dry rock systems to generate electricity without directly burning fuels. Geothermal resources in the Kurdistan region show potential for development to increase renewable energy supply and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.