What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?



Advantages of geothermal energy :


Environmental impact is not as extensive as that of other sources of energy.Production of geothermal energy only released about 12% of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide released from burning coal to produce a given amount of electricity. Development of geothermal energy does not require large-scale transportation of raw materials or refining of chemicals as development of fossil fuels does. Does not produce the atmospheric pollutants associated with burning fossil fuels or the radioactive waste associated with nuclear energy.


Disadvantages of geothermal energy :

On site noise, emissions of gas, disturbance of the land at drilling sites, disposal sites, roads and pipelines, and power plants. Produces considerable thermal pollution from hot wastewaters which may be saline or highly corrosive. Degradation of tropical forests as developers construct roads, build facilities, and drill wells in Hawaii. Cultural and religious issues in Hawaii are related to this issue

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