Geothermal energy (Q619)
Subject, term, tag: Geothermal energy
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Geothermal energy |
Subject, term, tag: Geothermal energy |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Accessible thermal energy stored in the Earth’s interior, in both rock and trapped steam or liquid water (hydrothermal resources), which may be used to generate electric energy in a thermal power plant, or to supply heat to any process requiring it. The main sources of geothermal energy are the residual energy available from planet formation and the energy continuously generated from radionuclide decay. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026