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(a) Geothermal power is much cheaper than other sources of energy because no actual fuel is used to turn turbines.
(b) The generation of geothermal power is continuous because it is naturally occurring and can be used directly to produce heat or electricity.
(c) It helps to reduce overdependence on the exhaustible energy sources such as fossil fuels.
(d) It is a good supplement to other sources of energy.
(e) The cost of operating a geothermal plant is relatively low compared to a hydroelectric power station
Faimus answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 15:26
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