This course addresses how geothermal power works, the various attributes by which geothermal power compares to other renewable fuel sources and technologies, characteristics of geothermal energy, and the future potential for geothermal power. This course is also included in the Renewable Energy Overview learning path.

What you will learn

• What geothermal power is
• The technologies used to generate geothermal power
• How geothermal heat is converted to electricity
• The current role of geothermal energy in the U.S. electric generation mix
• The key attributes that determine the benefits, costs, and operational characteristics associated with geothermal power
• The potential role of geothermal energy in a region's overall electric generation mix
• Key issues for the future growth of geothermal power

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