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The concept of harnessing geothermal energy is not new. The first geothermal power plant was established in 1904 in the Tuscany region of Italy, utilizing steam to turn turbines to generate electricity. Today, geothermal energy is a growing renewable sector worldwide, employing several methods:
Dry Steam: Drawing existing underground steam directly to power turbines.
Flash Steam: Pumping hot fluids from underground to produce steam and drive turbines.
Binary Cycle: Using underground water to heat secondary fluids, which then generate steam to power turbines, allowing for more efficient and environmentally friendly operation.