1、The Future of Geothermal EnergyThe IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through its work,the IEA advocates policies that w

2、ill enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 32 Member countries,13 Association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the delimitation of international frontiers a

3、nd boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA Member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech Republic DenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLatviaLithuania Luxembourg Mexico NetherlandsNew

4、 Zealand NorwayPolandPortugalSlovak Republic SpainSweden Switzerland Republic of Trkiye United Kingdom United StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA Association countries:Argentina BrazilChinaEgyptIndia Indonesia Kenya Morocco Senegal Singapore South Africa Thailan

5、d UkraineINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCY The Future of Geothermal Energy Abstract PAGE|3 I EA.CC BY 4.0.Abstract This special report focuses on geothermal,a promising and versatile renewable energy resource with vast untapped potential for electricity generation,heating and cooling.Geothermal has been a

6、part of energy systems for more than 100 years,but it has played a limited role on a global scale.Now,the geothermal industry is at a critical juncture.New technologies are enabling access to previously untapped resources,while cost reductions and innovative financing models are paving the way for i