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Does geothermal energy involve solar energy?

Answer 1

No.Geothermal energy is the energy from the hot inner parts of Earth,

Solar energy is derived from the sun's radiation, which is mostly visible, light, and infrared. Heat from the earth's surface is utilized to create steam, which powers turbines.

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Answer 2

Andrew Armstrong

No, geothermal energy does not directly involve solar energy. It harnesses heat from the Earth's interior, primarily from the decay of radioactive isotopes and residual heat from the planet's formation.

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