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The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.

The given illustration details how geothermal energy is utilized to generate power.

From an overall perspective, it is evident that the process is broken down into five
stages, commencing with cold water being bumped underground, then processed
before it is carried above the ground. Subsequently, its steam is used to activate certain
machines that generate electricity.

Looking first at the initial steps in the power generation process, cold water is pumped
down a 4.5 kilometer pipe underground into an injection well. From there, it goes
through a geothermal zone that consist of hot rocks, towards a production well. The
well then pumps water back to a condenser on the ground.

Inside the condenser, hot water evaporates and releases steam, then turns the turbines
in a station right next to the condenser. Following that, the rotating turbines activate
the generator within the chamber, which, in turn, yields power. The process finishes
with electricity being delivered to power grids, ready for use.

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