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Geothermal Energy Facts: Geothermal Energy Pros and Cons

by marshc01

There is much talk about climate change, and the search for
viable renewable energy sources. Everyone knows about the likes
of solar, wind and wave power. But fewer have heard of
geothermal, or know how does geothermal energy work. So here are
some geothermal energy facts, which may help you understand the
benefits and restrictions of geothermal energy.

How Does Geothermal Energy Work

The principle of this form of energy is quite simple. The ground
beneath our feet gets heated by the sun on a daily basis.
However, it is also a great insulator, and so retains a vast
amount of this heat as stored energy. The idea is that pipes are
run through a fairly large area of ground several feet down,
where the temperature is more constant. Then, water is passed
through the pipes, heating it.

The primary use for this type of energy is heating, as a
regulated temperature can be achieved constantly with little
variation dependent on time of year. It can also be used over
larger areas to provide hot water, but this needs more time in
the ground so more pipework and a greater area.

Geothermal Energy Pros and Cons

The advantages of geothermal energy are that once the initial
investment is paid for, and energy is relatively free. And it's
clean. There is little or no reliance on power from gas or
electricity to provide heat, which is one of the main uses of
energy in the home. The main need for electricity to run this
system is for pumps to pump the water through the system. The
advantages of geothermal energy are that it is cheap, once the
ground works are done, and incredibly green energy. There are no
emissions from the provision of heat for the home and water.

The disadvantages of geothermal energy are the initial expense
and the amount of land required. It can cost thousands to dig out
the land and lay the pipes. This is one of the geothermal energy
problems and why it is not widely used. Another of the
disadvantages about geothermal energy is that it requires a fair
sized piece of land to implement. People with a fair-sized garden
will be ok, but it is not possible to install in the yard of a
Victorian terrace.

One possibility that some people use is a new system where
pilings are drilled into the ground, with the pipe work in the
foundations. Because pilings go much deeper into the ground, they
gain the distance that is required underground to heat the water.
This is great for new build homes, but obviously cannot be
achieved in older homes.

How Many People Use Geothermal Energy

Because of the initial costs and need for space, geothermal
energy is not widely used. It is becoming more popular in single
builds however, and could provide an efficient method for
providing heat for buildings such as apartments and new build
housing estates through district heating systems or individual
heating through pipes in the pilings. Because it is so expensive,
it is unlikely that house building companies will install the
systems in homes in the near future. But hopefully it could
become the way we provide all our heat energy needs in the
future.

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