Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy

magma against rockDirect Use of Geothermal

A direct-use application of geothermal energy uses heat from a geothermal source directly in an application. Hot water from the geothermal reservoir is used without an intermediate step such as the heat exchanger in the geothermal heat pump... Read More

school of fishDirect Use Geothermal for Aquacultural Applications

Using geothermal water in aquaculture (fish farming) to keep water temperatures consistent increases survival rates and promote faster growth. Low-temperature geothermal resources that are not hot enough to produce electricity are very useful to fish farmers... Read More

agriculture iconDirect Use Geothermal for Agricultural Applications

Agricultural applications make direct use of geothermal water, using it to heat and water plants, to warm greenhouses, or to dry crops.In agriculture, geothermal water is used mainly as a source of heat and moisture. Irrigation pipes can bring hot water to... Read More

industrial cogs imageDirect Use Geothermal for Industrial Applications

Geothermal water is an excellent low-cost source of steam or hot water for industrial operations such as drying, washing and various processing applications. Plants can be built right next to geothermal reservoirs and pipe the water or steam straight... Read More