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The installed capacity of geothermal electricity has gradually increased worldwide over the last decade, reaching some **** gigawatts in 2026. Geothermal technologies are among the growing renewable energy trend occurring across the world, as environmentally friendly technologies are sought after due to lower emissions and the use of a renewable source. 

Which country uses the most geothermal power?

The Indonesia is the largest geothermal power producer worldwide. After Indoneisa, the United States and the Philippines lead the world in terms of cumulative nameplate geothermal power capacity installed. These three countries are also home to some of the largest geothermal plants in the world. In 2024, New Zealand installed geothermal capacity worldwide, with roughly *** megawatts of capacity additions.

What is geothermal energy?

Geothermal energy is derived from thermal energy that is contained beneath the Earth’s crust. The geothermal energy captured through the water and steam carried to the Earth’s surface can be used to generated electricity or for heating and cooling. To produce electricity, wells are often drilled into underground reservoirs to access the steam or hot water that can then drive electricity generators.