U.S. D.O.E. awards research grant to geothermal and concentrated solar power hybrid system. Marc Rappaport of Rappaport Energy Consulting LLC received notification the US Department of Energy (USDOE) approved a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grant proposal for $ 149,900. The research will study the differential data from retrofitting a concentrated solar thermal … Continue reading CSP-Geothermal hybrid project to be funded by US Department of Energy
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European Geothermal Energy Congress
This year’s edition of the European Geothermal Congress, one of the key events on the energy calendar, will take place in Pisa between next Monday and Friday, with Enel Green Power as its main sponsor. The European Geothermal Congress, the most important event for technicians in the European geothermal power sector, is taking place in … Continue reading European Geothermal Energy Congress
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Geothermal Energy gets a charge from Solar Thermal
Geothermal solar hybrid retrofit project receives Department of Energy Grant Approval Marc Rappaport of Rappaport Energy Consulting LLC received notification the US Department of Energy (USDOE) approved a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grant proposal for $ 149,900. The research will study the differential data from retrofitting a concentrated solar thermal array … Continue reading Geothermal Energy gets a charge from Solar Thermal
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Alterra Power and EDC complete joint venture agreement for geothermal energy in Chile and Peru
Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) announces the completion of a joint venture agreement with Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for the development of Alterra’s Mariposa geothermal project in Chile plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru. The agreement calls for EDC to earn a 70% interest by funding 100% of the next $58.3 million … Continue reading Alterra Power and EDC complete joint venture agreement for geothermal energy in Chile and Peru
Continue readingGeothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the world’s largest annual geothermal conference at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the main event of the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo taking place September 29-October 2, 2013, there will be two workshops and … Continue reading Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
Continue readingAlterra Power, EDC joint venture to develop geothermal energy in Chile, Peru
Alterra Power Corp. completed a joint venture agreement with Energy Development Corp. (EDC) for the development of Alterra’s Mariposa geothermal power project in Chile plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru. The agreement calls for EDC to earn a 70 percent interest by funding 100 percent of the next $58.3 million in project … Continue reading Alterra Power, EDC joint venture to develop geothermal energy in Chile, Peru
Continue readingChile looks to volcanoes for geothermal energy
Chile is said to be considering geothermal energy as part of its energy mix, in an effort to boost its renewables sector and achieve energy self-sufficiency. The South American country is home to 10% of the world’s volcanoes, being part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ – the belt of volcanoes that lies across South … Continue reading Chile looks to volcanoes for geothermal energy
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Geothermal energy and Enel Green Power
With the Larderello 1 geothermal plant in Tuscany celebrating its centenary year, the region signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Enel which aims to create satellite activities around the geothermal industry. This year the Larderello 1 geothermal power station in Tuscany, the first true geothermal power station ever and one of the largest complexes in … Continue reading Geothermal energy and Enel Green Power
Continue readingSparking off research into deep geothermal energy
ETH Zurich is to receive ten million Swiss francs from the Werner Siemens Foundation to establish a chair in deep geothermal energy. This will enable ETH Zurich to fulfil its aim of launching an initiative in this promising energy technology without delay. Deep geothermal energy is regarded as a very promising technology, as it would … Continue reading Sparking off research into deep geothermal energy
Continue readingOrmat Technologies commences operation of 36 MW geothermal energy plant in Kenya
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced today that it reached commercial operation of Plant 2 in the Olkaria III complex in Naivasha, Kenya, increasing the company’s total generating capacity by 36 MW to 611 MW worldwide. Ormat also plans to add an additional 16 MW of generation at Olkaria III by building a third plant, … Continue reading Ormat Technologies commences operation of 36 MW geothermal energy plant in Kenya
Continue readingReaping the Rewards of Geothermal Energy
A recent study by the GEA in the USA has shown that geothermal energy brings saving, showing that Enel Green Power, a global leader in the field, is on the right track, developing capacity and technology. A recent study conducted by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) in the United States has estimated that in the … Continue reading Reaping the Rewards of Geothermal Energy
Continue readingTurkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy
Rich in geothermal resources, Turkey increased its drilling activities from 2,000 meters to 28,000 meters; and its utilizable heat capacity to 4,813 MWt by the end of 2012 with an increase by 46 percent in the last seven years. According to Turkey’s Mineral Research and Exploration agency (MTA) data, with its theoretical geothermal potential (31,500 … Continue reading Turkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy
Continue readingGeothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has released an Air Emissions Comparison and Externality Analysis showing geothermal energy provides significant benefits to public health and the environment as one of the least-polluting and most environmentally friendly forms of energy. The analysis found binary geothermal plants produce virtually no greenhouse gases (GHG) and dry steam and flash … Continue reading Geothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually
Continue readingDjibouti, World Bank Move Forward On Geothermal Energy Project
Djiboutian Minister of Energy Ali Yacoub Mahamoud met with World Bank officials on Sunday (April 14th) to discuss support for planned geothermal energy exploration in the Assal Rift Valley. Principal energy economist and project leader for the Djiboutian geothermal project Ilhem Bagdadii-Salamon, World Bank representative in Djibouti Homa-Zahra Fotouhi, director of Djibouti Electricity Djama Ali … Continue reading Djibouti, World Bank Move Forward On Geothermal Energy Project
Continue readingGeothermal Energy: Safe and Reliable
Enel Green Power’s Head of Italy and Europe Area Roberto Deambrogio explains how geothermal power is a renewable energy source that produces clean energy while respecting the surrounding environment. ‘Geothermal power is renewable energy par excellence: thanks to our experience in the field, we can put back into the ground a large portion of the … Continue reading Geothermal Energy: Safe and Reliable
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Enhanced Geothermal Energy in Nevada
In a small town in northwestern Nevada, America’s first commercial, grid-connected enhanced geothermal system (EGS) is up and running. The new 1.7 megawatt “Desert Peak 2” EGS installation, harnesses the boundless supply of heat found thousands of feet below the earth’s surface to generate clean, renewable electricity. The project is being led by Ormat Technologies. … Continue reading Enhanced Geothermal Energy in Nevada
Continue readingGeothermal energy expected to more than double by 2030
Global capacity is estimated to reach 28.3 gigawatts in 62 markets in 2030, compared with 11.4 gigawatts in 25 markets last year, Mark Taylor, a New Energy Finance analyst, said today at the U.S. and International Geothermal Energy Finance Forum in New York. Geothermal energy capacity will more than double by 2030 as developing economies including Indonesia, … Continue reading Geothermal energy expected to more than double by 2030
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Marubeni targeting geothermal energy in Japan
The current stigma against nuclear energy is understandable, and looking towards heat as a source of energy might be a sound move. Japan is part of the infamous Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a geologically active area with volcanoes and tectonic shift zones that push heat closer to the Earth’s surface. Logically, a technologically advanced nation … Continue reading Marubeni targeting geothermal energy in Japan
Continue readingGeothermal energy grows with Bagnore
The design of Bagnore 4 was based on the highest global standards; under the project, two 20 MW groups will be built, which can generate up to 310 million kWh of energy per year. The construction of the geothermal Bagnore 4 plant has started in the municipalities of Santa Fiora and Arcidosso, in Tuscany.
Continue readingWork begins on the Bagnore 4 geothermal energy plant in Tuscany
Enel Green Power has broken ground for the construction of the Bagnore 4 geothermal power plant, located in the municipalities of Santa Fiora and Arcidosso, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany). The project calls for the construction of two 20 MW turbines, for a total installed capacity of 40 MW. Once completed, the plant will … Continue reading Work begins on the Bagnore 4 geothermal energy plant in Tuscany
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