Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000

  • Focus Area Regional Energy Markets Regional Energy Markets
  • Type Data Insight
  • Date 25 October 2023
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Abstract

Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into the Earth’s internal heat. This heat is produced by the radioactive decay of minerals and the original heat of the Earth, which dates to its formation. There are several ways to generate electricity from geothermal energy: Dry steam power plants, flash steam power plants, and binary cycle power plants. Geothermal energy has several advantages as a source of electricity: It is reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and produces very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions. It is also a domestic energy source, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. This Data Insight will present trends in geothermal electricity and heat generation by region.

Authors

Abdulrahman Alwosheel

Abdulrahman Alwosheel

Lead- Transportation & Infrastructure Abdulrahman is a Lead Transportation & Infrastructure expert at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). Before joining KAPSARC,…

Abdulrahman is a Lead Transportation & Infrastructure expert at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). Before joining KAPSARC, Abdulrahman was a Lecturer at the College of Engineering at Muhammed Ibn Saud University. He also worked as a Traffic Engineer at the Riyadh Metro project. His interests are in transport demand modeling, aviation transport, life cycle analysis, alternative fuels, and energy demand. Abdulrahman holds a master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering and a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.

Expertise

  • Transport Demand Modeling
  • Aviation Transport
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Alternative Fuels and Energy Demand

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