Nature is full of beautiful surprises, such as the treasure in the sea. In addition, there are more unique and amazing discoveries every day. But this time it is China who seems to have discovered the future of humanity in Tibet, but what is it about?
The Tibet: a region with great wealth
The Tibet is a region that is known as the “roof of the world”, because most of its territory is at an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters above sea level and is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world.
In recent years, the region has aroused the interest of scientists because The large amount of natural resources that are present in it.
Taking this into account and added to the great progress in renewable energies, the region is subject to energy interest, in particular geothermal energy, which led to this great discovery, but what have they found?
Geothermal energy: a progress for sustainability
The latest studies of the Chinese authorities have discovered 672 geothermal locations with a combined 800 MW of energy generation potential.
According to the regional office for geology and mineral exploration of China, the most important geothermal potential of Tibet “During the plateau in the Lhasa, Nyemo, Yambajan, Nagqu and nearby, in the areas near the Yarklungsangpo, Lhasa and Nyainchu rivers, as well as the vast areas that are uninhabited in the north of the Tibet ”.
After the incredible discoveries, China built a geothermal factory that came into effect in 2018 and so far It has generated more than 500 million kWh of electricity.
Every year it is expected that the plant can help to reduce 420,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 6,200 tonnes of nitrogen oxide, 12,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and 116,000 tons of standard coal.
Tibet’s potential would be wasted
Although this is a promising and sustainable project, it is important to emphasize that geothermal can only produce a fraction of the energy needed to meet global energy demand, which increases day after day.
Based on this, it is important to remember that the Tibet area has a much greater potential for generating renewable energy.
As an example, the Tibet area It has many water stocksThis can be used for hydroelectric energy generation. Even the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows through Tibet, is one of the largest rivers in the world.
On the other hand, thanks to geographical location and weather, the region It has a great potential to implement solar and wind energy. This is because the region has strong and constant wind, in addition to receiving solar radiation throughout the year.
However, this type of interventions would also imply a major impact on the environment, so it is very important that alternatives before the project is started, are evaluated to minimize environmental damage.
Moreover, the region is remote and mountainous, making it difficult to gain access to some areas and to build infrastructure for generating renewable energy.
Last but not least, the Tibet region has a large cultural and ecological diversity, which requires that every project is carefully planned and Social effects are evaluatedNot to harm the communities.
Are we ready for new challenges?
Taking into account all these points, we can say that geothermal progress in Tibet is a great step for the absorption of renewable energies, but this is just the beginning.
The region has countless resources that can be used as energy, but this must of course be done with all Precautions that are needed to reduce environmental and social -cultural effects.
Unfortunately we still do not know how to approach this whole situation, so it is only possible to expect progress, innovation and research, to find us to find sustainable solutions.
In conclusion, geothermal progress is a great step for a transition from sustainable energy, as well as the futuristic plan of Iceland, but there are still many challenges.