Comprehensive Comparative Study of Geothermal Development and Other Renewable Energy In Tibet Autonomous Region

With its abundance of permafrost carbon and clean energy resources for entire Asia, Tibet is a region with crucial ecological roles. Investigating the use of low-carbon and effective clean energy is crucial for safeguarding Tibet's ecological environment and reducing carbon emissions. It is also crucial for human survival and sustaining the climate environment globally in the twenty-first century. Based on a study of the Yangyi Geothermal Power Station in Tibet, this paper presents a thorough analysis of the structure of the current energy development and the energy consumption of the local Tibetans. The paper provides an in-depth comparison of geothermal energy in Tibet with other clean energy sources like wind, hydropower, and solar. Geothermal investment, power generating efficiency, energy efficiency, stability, environmental impact, etc. are all factors included in the analysis. Through research such as surveys and comparisons, we came to the following conclusions: (1) Compared to other clean energy sources, geothermal energy has absolute advantages in terms of power generation efficiency of over 90% of annual utilization hours; it also has stronger stability of sustainable energy, such as heating and utilization, and better prospects for overall development. The traditional energy sources of hydroelectricity and solar photovoltaics are currently the two main energy sources in Tibet, but both have very strong temporal and seasonal effects, making them very unstable. Geothermal power generation heating is a new alternative to the traditional energy sources, which can reduce the traditional organic biomass energy sources, such as cow dung. (2) Geothermal energy costs in Tibet exceed 30,000rmb/kW, which is 2-4 times more expensive than solar and wind power. Additionally, the construction cycle is longer than that of other clean energy sources. (3) Improper geothermal development may result in groundwater pollution, noise pollution, heavy metal pollution, etc. The use of geothermal energy has a lower environmental impact than other renewable energy sources like water and wind, and these effects can be lessened as technology advances. Therefore, in order to accomplish the sustainable and quick development of geothermal energy, it is crucial to increase exploration efficiency through technical innovation, hasten the establishment of the industry chain, and continuously enhance industry standardization. In conclusion, the improvement of Tibet's energy structure and reduction of its seasonal energy scarcity have both been made possible by the growth of geothermal energy in Tibet through local adaptation. At this point, the introduction of technological advancements and legislation to support the growth of the geothermal energy industry will be crucial to the development of geothermal energy in Tibet.