Natural manifestations of geothermal energy
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Geothermal energy
From the Etruscans to the village of Larderello, passing via Dante: the history of geothermal energy owes so much to Italy. The potential of the Earth's heat has been used since prehistoric times to reap a wide variety of benefits. Then, after a long stop, in the early 20th century a puff of steam turned on five light bulbs…
How geothermal energy works
Journey to the center of the Earth
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The benefits of green heat
A 2006 report by MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) highlights how Earth's potentialfor geothermal energy could provide green energy for roughly 4,000 years.
Day, night, sun, rain: none of these conditions has any impact on geothermal energy. Hence, the Earth’s heat is always fully and readily available.
Once a geothermal plant goes online, its management costs are significantly.
All the advantages of geothermal energy
Thanks to long-lasting, safe, reliable plants, geothermal energy is increasingly low risk and brimming with untapped potential. It is silent, always available, has little impact on the landscape and is versatile. It can even be used for cooling and creates more jobs than any other green energy.
Geothermal energy in Italy: where and how it is produced
Tuscany is leading the way with the historic Larderello plant: Italy has an installed capacity of 1,100 megawatts, producing 6 terawatt hours per year, 5% of the nation’s green energy.
District heating carries geothermal energy into homes
Geothermal energy can be very useful for delivering heat to buildings, safeguarding the environment while generating economic benefits. District cooling systems are also becoming increasingly widespread.
Frequently asked questions about geothermal energy
There is an enormous amount of energy underground, thanks to untapped potential. It is a power source that optimizes resources: the heat that cannot be used immediately is put back into the system, thereby enhancing energy saving. Here are all the answers to any questions you might have about this renewable energy source.