What are the cons of geothermal energy?

This article is well-researched and contains every aspect a balanced geothermal energy pros and cons list should contain. read more

Pros and cons of geothermal energy: Geothermal energy is extracted from earth's core and will be available as long as earth exists. While fossil fuels have an expiry date, renewable sources like geothermal energy is not going to expire anytime soon. read more

Geothermal energy is therefore a renewable energy source. Sustainable is another label used for renewable sources of energy. In other words, geothermal energy is a resource that can sustain its own consumption rate – Unlike conventional energy sources such as coal and fossil fuels. read more

Lifetime costs of geothermal operations, both in residences and generation plants, are smaller than other types of energy. Cons: First costs for building electricity generation plants are very high. To access the vast majority of the energy, the earth’s crust has to be drilled for extreme distances. read more