Um, don't we know that already? I thought there was a shit load of radioactive decay going on down there?Q: and what is the source of energy for the Earth's inner core?
And tidal heating. The interior does indeed have a tide, and when it moves it experiences friction.
Plus the friction caused by the convection currents.
Plus we're floating in a vacuum, so the planet is well insulated.
It's no surprise to me that the planet isn't cooling down in any hurry.