Geothermal extraction releases far fewer greenhouse gases per unit of electricity generated than burning fossil fuels.

Fewer on-site chemicals, less environmental exposure

A smaller footprint than conventional energy extraction operations.Thanks to minimal equipment, a relatively small area of land is needed for injection and production wells.

Massive potential – upper estimates show a worldwide potential of 2 terawatts (TW).

Geothermal energy is available everywhere, although only some resources are profitably exploitable.

Recent technological advancements (e.g. enhanced geothermal systems) have made more resources exploitable and lowered costs.

Environmental Impacts