Japan and Malaysia Consider Geothermal Energy (PennEnergy - Press Release)
The Japanese are looking for sources of energy after shutting down all of their nuclear power reactors to check for safety issues. One resource that experts are considering is geothermal energy. Unlike wind and solar power, geothermal energy is a steady source of energy that will not go away at night or when the wind stills. Additionally, there are large reservoirs of geothermal steam underground. This is the same volcanic steam that powers Japan's famous hot springs.
In another part of Asia, the University of Auckland is helping Malaysia develop geothermal power on some of its islands, according to WBUR.
Malaysia is interested in using geothermal energy to cut back on its use of fossil fuels. It is building plants on the island of Borneo and in Tawau. Malaysia's Minister of Energy, Green technology and Water Dr. Maximus Ongkili intends to move Malaysia's renewable energy supply to 5.5 percent of the total energy used in Malaysia. It is currently only 0.85 percent.
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