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The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Power
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CON |
The geothermal resource (heat or steam) cannot be traded and is location-constrained (the
power plant cannot be situated too far from the resource). This reduces the choices for an efficient
location of the power plant, which is often integrated into a single entity with the steam supplier.
The constraint on location often entails the need for grid expansion and/or reinforcement.
5 | PrO |
Geothermal provides reliable base-load power. Once a power plant is operational, it will
produce a steady output around the clock, usually for several decades.
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