Question

Describe the regions of New Zealand and explain why this country is known for geothermal power.

Answer 1

New Zealand is rich in geothermal resources because of its many volcanic areas faults, and tectonic features. But as geothermal fluid is much lower in temperature than steam produced by a coal boiler or gas turbine exhaust gas, the conversion efficiency to electricity is much lower—around 15%

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Answer 2

New Zealand is rich in geothermal resources because of its many volcanic areas faults, and tectonic features. But as geothermal fluid is much lower in temperature than steam produced by a coal boiler or gas turbine exhaust gas, the conversion efficiency to electricity is much lower—around 15%