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geothermal energy

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  1. Energy obtained by tapping underground reservoirs of heat, usually near volcano es or other hot spots on the surface of the Earth.


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At present, little of the world's energy supply is obtained from these sources.

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The legislation would direct the Department of Energy to support the development and commercialisation of the next generation of geothermal energy systems.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It's hard to get Democrat and Republican politicians to agree on much at the moment, but the benefits of geothermal energy is one rare area of consensus.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Its initial public offering last week was a success, reflecting that geothermal energy is an always-available “baseload” power, unlike more intermittent sources such as wind and solar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A lack of available fuel and the rise of faster, cheaper alternatives like solar power, gas, or geothermal energy could derail the stock, Jefferies points out.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In order to diversify the island's production base, the government is attempting to develop an offshore financial sector and is researching Dominica's capability to export geothermal energy.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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