Countries like Scotland can also benefit from geothermal energy by using ground source heat pumps. These use shallow underground pipes to warm water that can then be used to help heat buildings.

Countries like Scotland can also benefit from geothermal energy by using ground source heat pumps. These use shallow underground pipes to warm water that can then be used to help heat buildings.

These underground reservoirs of steam and hot water can be tapped to generate electricity or to heat and cool buildings directly. 4 min read Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years ...