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Three types of power plants are used to generate power from geothermal energy:
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Dry steam
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Dry steam
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plants take steam out of the ground and use the steam to turn a turbine that spins a generator
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Flash plants
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take super heated water, usually at temperatures over 200°C, out of the ground, allowing it to boil as it rises to the surface, then separates the steam from the water and uses the steam to turn a turbine generator
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binary plants
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the hot water flows through heat exchangers, boiling an organic fluid that spins the turbine
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Ocean energy thermal conversion(OTEC)
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is a new, clean technology that is still in the developmental stage
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Biomass energy
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is derived from organic matter (stoves that burn wood)
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Ethanol fuel
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is a biofuel alternative to gasoline, which is gaining popularity world-wide
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