Environmental, economic, and social impacts of geothermal energy systems. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soltani, M.; Moradi Kashkooli, Farshad; Souri, Mohammad; Rafiei, Behnam; Jabarifar, Mohammad; Gharali, Kobra; Nathwani, Jatin S.
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 140(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Renewable energy -- Geothermal energy -- Environmental effect -- Economic aspects -- Social impact -- Barriers and strategies; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.110750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: Geothermal Energy (GE) is a non-carbon renewable source of sustainable energy with untapped potential for mitigating the threat of climate change. To achieve a sustainable pathway for development, evaluation of technical and economic constraints must be addressed within a framework of environmental governance and social and legal challenges that arise during implementing of geothermal projects. Key barriers to deployment of geothermal resources on a wide scale include high capital costs, location and quality of resource at different depths and opposition by local communities. Here we provide a detailed review of the barriers, identify credible solutions and highlight options for enhancing geothermal capacity and energy production on a global scale required to meet 'net-zero' carbon emission targets. Globally by 2050 as part of a strategy to reduce greenhouse gases. This study is a valid source for upcoming studies and implementations by analyzing the influential factors on the development and future of geothermal energy. Highlights: Comprehensive investigation of environmental, economic, and social aspects of geothermal energy systems. Recognition of various obstacles to the development of geothermal energy and offering strategies for overcoming them. Overview of different roadmaps for implementation of geothermal energy systems.