摘要：Rapid growth of the energy sector has made environmental protection a highly complex and more difficult task. There is a pressing need for alternate sustainable supplies of energy. Geothermal re-sources have the potential of contributing significantly to sustainable energy use in many pans of the world. The technology, reliability, economics, and environmental acceptability of direct use of geo-thermal energy have been demonstrated throughout the world. Geothermal energy, Its potential, recovery, present scenario of utilization and its utility as a cleaner source has been discussed.
