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Cutting the red tape around geothermal energy

Interchange Recharged

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Geothermal Energy: Environmental Concerns and Technological Solutions

This chapter delves into the environmental impact of geothermal energy, addressing issues like greenhouse gas emissions and surface instability, while highlighting technological advancements like closed-loop power plants and organic Rankin cycle systems. It also discusses the current costs and future prospects of geothermal energy, including the Department of Energy's initiatives to reduce costs and increase capacity on the grid by 2050.

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