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Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells

  • Written by Moones Alamooti, Assistant Professor of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, University of North Dakota
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wellsThe world's largest geothermal power station is under construction in Utah.Business Wire via AP

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly powering homes, industries and even entire cities without the ups and downs of solar or wind – and with little contribution...

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