Benefits of Geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy comes from the ground, and it’s a natural source. The first geothermal power station was built at Larderello, in Italy, and the second at Wairekei, in New Zealand. Others are in Iceland, Japan, Philippines, and United States.

Prince Piero Ginori Conti tested the first geothermal power plant on July 4, 1904. It was at Larderello dry steam field in Italy.

Geothermal energy, energy contained in intense heat that flows outward from deep within Earth. This heat originates primarily in the core. About four feet underground, the temperature of the earth stays the same all year long about 55 degrees.

A geothermal power plant simply skips the burning stage. The steam comes directly from the ground, and then turns the turbines. Electricity is made and sent along wires. Geothermal power can also make a hot water and steam heat to be sent straight homes.

“Geo” means “from the earth” and “thermal” means “heat”, so this type of energy is found under the earth. Geothermal energy does not produce any pollution, and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. Iceland uses geothermal energy the most.