EXPLOITING GEOTHERMAL WATER ENERGY IS A MODEL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - THE CASE OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN TOUGGOURT IN THE OUADRIG REGION OF SOUTHERN ALGERIA

Objective: This study aims to investigate the geothermal energy model of hot water in the Ouedregh region of southern Algeria as an example of clean energy and the extent to which it can be exploited in agriculture to achieve sustainable development in the Touggourt region. Theoretical Framework: This topic introduces the concept of this energy and previous studies by highlighting it within a field study that relied on geothermal energy in the agricultural complex of the Touggourt region, which utilizes this energy to grow its products. Method: As a case study, the exploitation of geothermal energy in the construction and management of an agricultural industrial complex for vegetable production was examined. A field study of a project in Wadi Righ - Touggourt - utilized geothermal energy by extracting hot water from deep underground to produce an early, high-value agricultural product sustainably. Results and Discussion: This technology has proven to be cost-effective, as the energy from artesian wells is essentially free, providing optimal environmental conditions for greenhouse vegetable production. The technology involves planting cuttings outside the soil in stands, using substrates like walnut fibers or palm fiber, which is a modern approach recommended for achieving sustainable development in the Wadi Righ region. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the findings can be applied or impact practices in the agricultural and energy fields. These implications could include economic and industrial ones. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting a new research paradigm, through the use and exploitation of geothermal energy, a significant resource in the region that contributes to the region's economic, social, and industrial development. The importance and value of this research are demonstrated through the field study of the application of geothermal energy in agriculture, the extent to which it can be utilized to produce clean products, and the extent to which it can be utilized to achieve sustainable development in the region.