What is Geo Thermal?

Geothermal energy is produced from naturally occurring steam and hot water trapped in reservoirs found a few miles under the earth’s surface. The intensity of the heat extracted from the earth through the use of geothermal heat pumps varies with the depth from which the heat is gathered, but can effectively heat and cool buildings. This type of energy is clean, sustainable and cost effective, which makes it an attractive form of renewable energy. Geothermal power does not rely on the variable resources like wind or solar power, and can run 24/7, thereby having the ability to produce large amounts of energy. Geothermal energy has been limited to areas in of higher tectonic activity, but efforts are being made to range and size of resources. On occasion, water pumped to the surface contains pollutants, such as sulfur, which require filtering before being used. More than 75 countries worldwide have geothermal heating capabilities and over 20 countries are able to produce geothermal electricity.