How is geothermal energy produced?

Question

Olivia Akins · Accepted Answer

Inner layers of Earth are already very hot from the time of formation and due to radio active materials.

WE collect this heat and convert it to electrical ,power.
hot water/steam from underground is collected and used to heat water in an exchanger.. The steam produced is sent to a turbine which rotates generator to produce electric power.

Cora Andrews · Answer

undefined Geothermal energy is produced by harnessing heat from the Earth's interior, typically through wells drilled into geothermal reservoirs. The heat is then used to generate steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, producing electricity.

Cora Andrews · Answer

undefined Geothermal energy is produced through harnessing heat from the Earth's interior. This heat originates from radioactive decay of minerals and from the original formation of the planet. It is accessed by drilling wells into the Earth's crust to reach hot water and steam reservoirs. This hot water and steam are then brought to the surface and used to generate electricity in geothermal power plants. Alternatively, geothermal energy can be directly used for heating purposes in buildings or for industrial processes without first converting it to electricity.