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Rendering of a geothermal energy system
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In a close-looped system, geothermal energy extracts hot water and steam from the earth naturally, which turn a turbine to generate electricity, before reinjecting the fluid back into the earth to complete the cycle.
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United States Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office
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Salt Wells Geothermal Plant in Nevada
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Through historical Recovery Act investment by the Energy Department, the Salt Wells geothermal area in Nevada has yielded several developments, including the 13 MW Salt Wells plant that Enel Power operates today.
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Enel Green Power North America
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Rendering of a geothermal energy system
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In a close-looped system, geothermal energy extracts hot water and steam from the earth naturally, which turn a turbine to generate electricity, before reinjecting the fluid back into the earth to complete the cycle.
Credit
United States Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office
Rendering of a geothermal energy system
In a close-looped system, geothermal energy extracts hot water and steam from the earth naturally, which turn a turbine to generate electricity, before reinjecting the fluid back into the earth to complete the cycle.
United States Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office
May 21, 2025