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Key Points

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India wants to use underground heat as a clean energy source.

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Two 1,000‑metre deep wells were opened in Puga Valley, Ladakh.

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The wells will test a 1‑megawatt demonstration power project.

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Scientists have found many hot springs and see big potential for future power.

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Old oil wells might be turned into heat wells to save money.

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Summary

The first two deep wells were made in a cold mountain place called Puga Valley.

These wells will help test a small power plant that can make about one megawatt of electricity.

Using this clean heat can keep the air clean and help farms and homes stay warm.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
geothermal
heat that comes from deep inside the Earth
megawatt
a big amount of electricity, enough for many homes
reservoir
a place underground where hot water or steam is stored
turbine
a machine that spins to make electricity
renewable
energy that does not run out, like sun or wind
drilling
making a deep hole in the ground
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