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Geysers
Geothermal Geothermal Geothermal Plant Geothermal Plant in Sonoma and Lake, California,
USA. The first such power plant built in America to provide electricity to public consumers was
built in 1960 and produced 11 megawatts of energy. Despite the fact that they have dropped
from a peak production of 2,000 megawatts, reached in the mid-1980s to 1,000 megawatts
today, American geysers remain the most productive geothermal field in the world, providing
nearly
60%
of
the
electricity used in the
region.
North
of
the
Californian coast. The
decline was caused by
the
decrease
of
the
underground water layer
from which the power
plants
extract
their
steam; Newer
constructions reinjected the water, just to eliminate this problem. These plants produce about
50 megawatts individually, but are eclipsed by the largest proposed geothermal power stations
currently being built in Sárla, North Sumatra, Indonesia by the Ormat geothermal technology
company and its partners, which will have a peak output 330 megawatts. Well, did you know
that Romania ranks 3rd in Europe, in the top of the countries with geothermal potential? The
future is promising!
ADRIANA ANTONOVICI/ROMANIA
Alternative energy sources importance
There are many forms of renewable energy all over the world. Most of these renewable
energies depend on natural factors. For example, there are solar panels (sun energy), wind
power, hydroelectric energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, geothermal and etc. They are widely
available and environmentally friendly.
In Lithuania we use all of these energy forms. The most popular forms of the
alternative energy are wind power and sun energy. Also the electric power generated by Kaunas
HE. I think it is really good, that renewable energy gets more popular every year. Firstly
renewable energy is much easier to use and make. Secondly, renewable energy pollutes much
less and is a better