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How efficent is geothermal at producing eletricity? ​

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The conversion efficiency of geothermal power developments is generally lower than that of conventional thermal power plants. ... The highest reported conversion efficiency is approximately 21% at the Darajat vapour-dominated system, with a worldwide efficiency average of around 12%.

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