By : Midya Sherzad
What is Geothermal Energy ?
● Smart way to use resources , type of
renewable energy
● Process, Collect heat from
underground to generate steam and
produce electricity
● Greek roots (Geo) mean earth ,
(Thermos) mean heat
● Two usages :
Heating and cooling
Generate electricity
Where Geothermal Energy comes from ?
● Come from molten rock called
Magma, Located deep below
the surface of the Earth
● Heat underground water to
steam
● The heat of thermal energy
stored in the Earth , 4000 miles
down
● First Geothermal
energy by scientist
Piero Ginori in 1904
Types of Geothermal Energy
● Dry steam power plant ● Flash steam power plant
● Binary cycle power plant
● Renewable energy
● Non pollution and noises
● Reduce dependence on fossil and fuel
● Great way to save money
and energy
● Direct use
Advantages of Geothermal Energy:
How can I use this enviromental solution in my
community ?
● South west kurdistan
● Hot springs in Khurmal,East
Halabja
❖ Top 10
countries,Use
Geothermal
Energy by MWt
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/Advantages_GeothermalEnergy.php
http://energy.gov/eere/geothermal/electricity-generation
edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_54_74.html
http://www.technologystudent.com/energy1/geo4.htm
Sources

Geothermal energy