The government intends to diversify the power generation mix in the national grid system by increasing the proportion of natural renewable energy sources. Deputy Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Stephen Masele revealed the information in Dar es Salaam, while opening a workshop on Geothermal Legal and Regulatory Framework. “We have noted that electricity … Continue reading Tanzania Eyes Geothermal Energy to Curb Power Shortages
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Hydroelectricity and Geothermal’s Global Growth
Enel Green Power is central in the growth of hydroelectricity and geothermal energy up and down North and Latin America. Hydroelectricity and geothermal energy – two renewable programmable sources that can power base load plants – are still growing worldwide. According to a new report published by the Worldwatch Institute, total installed hydroelectricity capacity installed … Continue reading Hydroelectricity and Geothermal’s Global Growth
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The World Bank today announced a major international effort to expand renewable power generation in developing countries by tapping an underutilised resource: geothermal energy. World Bank managing director, Sri Mulyani Indrawati called on donors, multilateral banks, governments and the private sector to join a Global Geothermal Development Plan (GGDP) to better manage and reduce risks … Continue reading World Bank eyes geothermal energy
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Turkey is an energy importing nation with more than half of its energy requirements met by imported fuels. Air pollution is also becoming a significant environmental concern. In addition to pushing an energy saving programme, the Government sees, geothermal energy and other renewable energy sources as an attractive solution for a clean and sustainable energy … Continue reading Geothermal Energy In Turkey
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Geothermal Industry Gathers in Washington, D.C. for GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
This week, geothermal industry leaders, congressional staffers and government agencies gathered in Washington, D.C. for the release of the 2013 Annual GEA Industry Update (#GEABriefing2013) and a discussion on how to move the U.S. geothermal industry forward. The briefing offered an opportunity for an open dialogue despite some challenging industry issues. Dan Utech, deputy director … Continue reading Geothermal Industry Gathers in Washington, D.C. for GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
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The world focuses increasingly on geothermal energy, with 454 ongoing projects in 64 countries. Enel Green Power confirms its leadership in Italy and in the world with projects in the USA and Chile. Over the last few years the number of countries that has focused on geothermal energy as an important source for energy generation … Continue reading EGP
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Geothermal Energy Development Picking Up Steam
A new report from the Geothermal Energy Association shows that US producers expanded capacity by 5 percent over the last year. The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) today released its 2013 Annual GEA Industry Update, which found that installed geothermal capacity in the United States grew by 5%, or 147.05 MW, since the last annual survey … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Development Picking Up Steam
Continue readingThe White House to be represented at GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
According to the Geothermal Energy Association, the U.S. added 147.05 MW of gross geothermal power capacity in 2012, which is 5 per cent more than in 2011. With its State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing (#GEABriefing2013) one week away, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced Dan Utech, deputy director for energy and climate change … Continue reading The White House to be represented at GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
Continue readingMore Than 450 Geothermal Energy Projects Are Now Under Active Development Worldwide
Although geothermal power projects typically take many years to develop, the geothermal power industry is rapidly expanding beyond its traditional markets. Promising resources in emerging markets and innovative technology demonstration projects are helping to exploit untapped geographic potential. According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant
Continue readingNew strides in Hybrid Energy Systems
Not content with creating the first hybrid power plant in the world, Enel Green Power is also moving ahead of the pack in new hybrid systems, like combining thermodynamic solar power and geothermal energy. Enel Green Power is conducting research into hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) as a way to push the renewable energy sector … Continue reading New strides in Hybrid Energy Systems
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Most installed geothermal capacity today exploits naturally occurring pockets of steam or hot water, close to the Earth’s surface, to generate electricity. Because such conditions are rare, the majority of today’s geothermal power capacity is located in rift zones or volcanically active parts of the world where such anomalies are more likely to be present. … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Projects
Continue readingChina to tap geothermal energy
By 2015, geothermal energy shall supply power of 20 million tons of TCE annually and a national information system on the energy shall be in service, said the guideline, jointly issued by the National Energy Administration, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Land and Resources and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. China … Continue reading China to tap geothermal energy
Continue readingGEA Geothermal Energy Expo 2013
Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2013 GEA Geothermal Energy Expo, to be held September 29 – October 2 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the Expo is the world’s largest gathering of the geothermal industry, and the annually sold-out show provides a … Continue reading GEA Geothermal Energy Expo 2013
Continue readingJamaican geographer to develop geothermal energy plant
Geographer and businessman Krishna Vaswani aims to raise US$4 million of financing in order to set up a 15MW clean-energy facility. The project, based on geothermal energy – heat from underground – would cost US$15 million of which US$4m would be raised via equity and the remainder as debt. The developer would essentially be exchanging … Continue reading Jamaican geographer to develop geothermal energy plant
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A Michigan County Unearths Savings with Geothermal Energy
Looking at the Kent County Correctional Facility in Michigan you would never know that underneath the complex is a technology that is saving taxpayers on average $100,000 a year. As part of a renovation building project — which began in 2008 when voters approved funding to update a portion of the county’s correctional facility that … Continue reading A Michigan County Unearths Savings with Geothermal Energy
Continue readingEnel Green Power: Geothermal energy in El Salvador
The Paris Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the ruling of the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) regarding the international arbitration proceeding undertaken by Enel Green Power against Inversiones Energeticas (INE), its partner in LaGeo, a joint venture for the development of geothermal energy in El Salvador. The Paris Court rejected … Continue reading Enel Green Power: Geothermal energy in El Salvador
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Earth, Wind and Power with Enel Green Power
For Enel Green Power, 2012 has been a year of great growth, especially in wind power and geothermal energy, that will pave the way for future development and offer opportunities in emerging countries. 2012 was a very important year for Enel Green Power, in which it strengthened its presence in the most promising developing markets … Continue reading Earth, Wind and Power with Enel Green Power
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Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data
When it comes to harnessing America’s vast geothermal energy resources, knowing where to look is half the battle. The Energy Department is partnering with the Arizona Geological Survey –- among other public and private sector contributors — to create the National Geothermal Data System. This interactive, open source database is helping to facilitate the process … Continue reading Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data
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Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recounts top stories of 2012 in projects, international developments, technological advancements, policy and geothermal community events, plus 2013 outlook. The past 12 months saw continued economic challenges for many American industries, including those in the renewable energy field, but the country’s geothermal community witnessed a year of growth, both domestically … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note
Continue readingGeothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan
Iceland’s ambassador to Japan, Stefan Larus Stefansson, lectured in Tokyo not too long ago about the enormous potential for geothermal energy in Japan. He pointed out that if the geothermal potential of the country could be fully invested in and tapped, about 25 nuclear reactors could be replaced. He cited his home country’s example in … Continue reading Geothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan
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