he first geothermal power plant powered just a handful of light bulbs. That was more than 120 years ago. Since then, geothermal energy has advanced to become a major player in power generation.
“Geothermal is actually a rather unique energy source,” said Henning Bjørvik, head of renewables research at Rystad Energy, during the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). “It is a clean and firm source. If you look at solar and wind, these are clean sources, but they are not firm.
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