To harness the potential of geothermal energy for generating electricity, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is working in coordination with the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA). GGA is a global platform that was created at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2015.  It also serves as a platform for co-operation, dialogue, and coordinated action between policymakers and geothermal industry stakeholders globally.

Geothermal energy is more advantageous than bioenergy, wind, and hydropower, as this form of energy uses less land, generates less atmospheric pollution, is easily available, and emits zero liquid pollution on the re-injection of the effluent fluid. Geothermal power plants create energy from the heat energy stored under the crust of the earth. These plants utilize the steam generated from the hot water reservoirs below the surface of the earth to rotate the turbines that generate electricity.

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Globally, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) geothermal power market installed the largest capacity of geothermal power plants in 2015 to meet the growing demand for energy in the region. Three of the world’s largest geothermal power producers — the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Zealand — are in APAC. Additionally, PS Intelligence projects that the region will lead the industry in the foreseeable future due to the increasing focus of the government on exploring the potential of geothermal energy, reducing the dependence on fossil fuels, and meeting the increasing demand for energy, by optimizing non-conventional sources.

Thus, the growing focus on renewable sources of energy and increasing support from governments and international organizations will lead to the widespread adoption of geothermal energy worldwide.