Is geothermal a renewable energy source?

Yes. Geothermal energy is renewable because its source is natural heat generated and stored deep within the Earth’s core.

The Earth’s core contains an incredibly vast amount of thermal energy and some of this energy is accessible near the crust. Geothermal energy is one of the few renewable energy technologies that can supply continuous power.

Geothermal energy can be found almost anywhere, including deep wells in Asia, hot springs in Iceland and right at home in our own towns and backyards.

Due to its low emissions, geothermal energy has the potential to play a significant role towards mitigating effects of climate change on our planet.

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