The Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy, heat energy is stored in rocks beneath Earth's surface and the fluid contained therein.

Geothermal energy has been harnessed for power generation in Italy since 1913 and in New Zealand since 1958.

Utilization of geothermal energy for non-electricity (direct use) has taken place in Iceland about 70 years. the increasing demand for energy and rising oil prices, especially in 1973 and 1979, have spurred other countries, including the United States, to reduce their dependence on oil by utilizing the energy geothermal. We have harnessed geothermal energy for power plants in 24 countries, including Indonesia. Besides, the geothermal fluid is also used for non-electricity sectors in 72 countries, among others, for space heating, water heating, greenhouse heating, drying results of agricultural products, soil heating, drying wood, paper etc.