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Geothermal Energy

Myths

Geothermal power can save the whole world and take care of all of our energy needs.

If all the world had access to geothermal reservoirs, this could be the case. However, as this is not the case, geothermal power is available in significant quantities only in limited regions (Pacific Rim, Iceland, Mediterranean, etc). While heat pumps can use underground heat without the presence of an underground water supply, intricate below-building piping is required, which may be difficult to procure and/or install in developing nations.

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