Direct steam and flash steam power plants use the highest temperature resources (>175°C). Binary phase power plants can operate at lower temperatures. Direct-use applications, below 100°C, include agriculture and aquaculture applications, building heating and cooling systems, and recreational use. Adapted from U.S. Department of Energy (2019).
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