Geothermal energy is potentially one of the cleanest forms out there, and in certain locations, the cheapest. There is a great explanation of how it all works on Calenergy’s Website here. Like any power plant (except photovoltaics), it all comes down to spinning a turbine, but in this case, with steam produced by the natural heat of the earth. But it’s a little more complicated than that… have a look at the series of Quicktime Videos for more!
(Via Curt Rosengren)
So, How Does Geothermal Work Anyway?
By Nick Aster | September 12th, 2005 
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September 12, 2005 at 7:23 am PDT | Icelander writes:
By removing heat from an area with active volcanism, could this prevent earthquakes or eruptions? That in itself is a valuable service, if it’s true.
There’s another type of geothermal energy, one which exists almost everywhere. Geothermal heat pumps use the constant 52 degree temperature of the soil below the frost line as a heat sink, pulling heat out of it in the winter and pumping heat into it in the summer. They’re much more efficient than atmospheric heat pumps and much quieter, since they don’t have a large fan moving a lot of air. Most owners say they’re about as loud as a large refrigerator. And since they can be kept inside, their functional lifetime is longer than an atmospheric system. Installation costs are higher since a ground-loop system needs to be installed, but it’s definitely worth looking into.
February 01, 2007 at 4:02 am PST | VIJAY KUMAR writes:
AS A NATURE LOVER I WANT THIS GEOTHERMAL PLANTS TO BE INSTALLED EVERY WHERE BECAUSE IT CAN GIVE A PERFECT SOLUTION TO MOST OF THE PROBLEMS BEING FACED BY OUR ECOSYSTEM.
EXPERIMENTS NEED TO BE ACCELARATED IN THIS WAY
March 07, 2007 at 8:10 am PST | Abby writes:
how does this work agian? I am using this for a project!!!
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March 14, 2007 at 17:40 pm PDT | Anonymous writes:
But how does geothermal energy really work ?
March 21, 2007 at 10:30 am PDT | Becky Nier writes:
how does geothermal energy really work? How did we get the idea to even call it geothermal energy anyway
March 29, 2007 at 6:45 am PDT | JEFF writes:
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May 31, 2007 at 8:00 am PDT | Anonymous writes:
Geothermal works by installing loops into the ground. The loops are filled with a water based solution and the energy from the earth heats the water which then runs into the units heat exchanger and then heats and cools your house. It can be ran, water to forced air, water to water, and can even be used to heat your hot water tank. It can also be used for radiant floor heating.
May 31, 2007 at 8:00 am PDT | Anonymous writes:
Geothermal works by installing loops into the ground. The loops are filled with a water based solution and the energy from the earth heats the water which then runs into the units heat exchanger and then heats and cools your house. It can be ran, water to forced air, water to water, and can even be used to heat your hot water tank. It can also be used for radiant floor heating.
August 14, 2007 at 1:41 am PDT | amonymoose writes:
i love this solution!!!!
August 14, 2007 at 1:43 am PDT | amnomoose writes:
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September 25, 2007 at 14:32 pm PDT | Ishara writes:
Do u have a picture that is labeled about how geothermal works can u send it to me quickly plz
November 12, 2007 at 13:35 pm PST | poo writes:
fuck u!!!!!!!!
March 06, 2008 at 6:27 am PST | bigmanoncampus writes:
dam u hoes r mean
March 06, 2008 at 6:29 am PST | bigmanoncampus writes:
o ya by the way i go to riverside and shit who really cares about geothermal power and how it works ok and if u really wanna find out shit look 4 it your self!
May 06, 2008 at 9:38 am PDT | kyler writes:
i still dont know how does it work
May 06, 2008 at 9:38 am PDT | kyler writes:
i still dont know how does it work
May 06, 2008 at 9:39 am PDT | kyler writes:
i still dont know how does it work
May 06, 2008 at 9:39 am PDT | kyler writes:
i still dont know how does it work
May 06, 2008 at 9:39 am PDT | kyler writes:
i still dont know how does it work
June 10, 2008 at 5:13 am PDT | bigboidomdom writes:
oi punks lets all just take a breather here we can disscuss this like men over lemonade and bourbons.
do not shrink me magic lady
ps your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elder berries
June 10, 2008 at 5:13 am PDT | bigboidomdom writes:
oi punks lets all just take a breather here we can disscuss this like men over lemonade and bourbons.
do not shrink me magic lady
ps your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elder berries
June 10, 2008 at 5:13 am PDT | bigboidomdom writes:
oi punks lets all just take a breather here we can disscuss this like men over lemonade and bourbons.
do not shrink me magic lady
ps your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elder berries
June 10, 2008 at 5:22 am PDT | sam woodard writes:
dode i totally did your mum
June 10, 2008 at 5:23 am PDT | sam woodard writes:
lets bang like rabbits wid ure geothermal assess!!!!
June 10, 2008 at 5:25 am PDT | M6 writes:
it really turns me on when geeks argue
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September 09, 2008 at 9:34 am PDT | Anonymous writes:
Im at school, And Im doing this for a project.. Umm.. This doesnt make sense..
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WASTEMANSSSSS
November 11, 2008 at 3:57 am PST | YOUR DAD writes:
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WASTEMANSSSSS
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February 02, 2009 at 2:36 am PST | jack callum writes:
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February 02, 2009 at 2:39 am PST | Anonymous writes:
did anyone know tht geothermmall power is sprayed on bud to make it green
June 03, 2009 at 19:17 pm PDT | People are dick suckers writes:
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June 20, 2009 at 20:38 pm PDT | kaitlyn may sands writes:
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