TOKYO -- China and India could become market leaders in geothermal energy, as emerging technology offers an exit from their dependence on coal power, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report published Friday.
New technology opens up opportunities for renewable energy source

A geothermal power plant in Oita, Japan: Geothermal energy can help tackle Asia's heavy dependence on coal power, according to the International Energy Agency. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
TOKYO -- China and India could become market leaders in geothermal energy, as emerging technology offers an exit from their dependence on coal power, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report published Friday.