Can Geothermal Be a Major Part of Our Energy Plan? »
Posted By arohan 8 months, 3 weeks ago in Science & TechnologyGeothermal energy is often left out of alternative energy debates. We look at the prospects and ask: Can it be a part of our energy plan?
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RobertLCrocker8 months, 3 weeks ago
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The earth's core is magma. Energy source for this molten rock is "radiaoactive decay".
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Problem is that it's a "dispersed" energy source. That means if you try to get to much from one spot it goes "cold" on you.
Geothermal isn't the answer. Nuclear fission is.
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StevieGee8 months, 3 weeks ago
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The article talks about larger scale centralized energy production. Geothermal is ideally suited to small 1 building heating and cooling systems. Its as easy as drilling a well. You put a heat exchanger down in a well and pump freon through it to a heat pump. In the summer you get cooling and in the winter, heating. The big power companies won't get paid though.
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