geothermal Insights

What is geothermal?

Geothermal energy is heat derived from the Earth's interior. This heat can be used for direct heating applications, such as warming buildings, or it can be used to generate electricity. Geothermal power plants tap into underground reservoirs of steam or hot water to drive turbines connected to generators.

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What other technologies are related to geothermal?

geothermal Competitor Technologies

solar

Solar energy is a competing source of renewable energy for electricity generation and heating. Both geothermal and solar can be used for similar applications, making them competitors in the renewable energy market.

mentioned alongside geothermal in 3% (110) of relevant job posts

wind

Wind energy is a competing source of renewable energy for electricity generation. Like geothermal, wind power plants generate electricity without burning fossil fuels.

mentioned alongside geothermal in 3% (75) of relevant job posts

geothermal Complementary Technologies

hydrogen

Hydrogen can be produced using electricity generated from geothermal plants, and can be used to store and transport energy. Therefore, hydrogen and geothermal energy can be complementary technologies.

mentioned alongside geothermal in 4% (71) of relevant job posts