Type | Renewable energy source |
Impact | Transformed societies and economies |
Main components | Heat (from the earth's core) • Geothermal power plant • Heat exchanger and generator |
Origin discovery | 1800s |
Alternate history | Primary energy source |
Examples of applications | Heating and cooling systems • greenhouse farming • district heating |
Effects on the environment | Had a profound impact |
Role in this alternate timeline | Replaced fossil fuels, shaped international relations |