Uttarakhand’s Energy Secretary, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, stated, “An assessment conducted by the Geological Survey of India and the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in Dehradun identified approximately 40 geothermal sites in Uttarakhand where geothermal energy can be harnessed.”On Saturday, an official from the Energy Department highlighted the potential of geothermal energy and stated, “Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated from the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface.”This innovative energy source can be harnessed in various ways.”This heat can be found in the form of steam or hot water, which can be used for various applications, including electricity generation, direct heating, and even in geothermal heat pumps for residential and commercial heating and cooling,” it also stated.
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