Amazon, Google and Microsoft signal growing interest in nuclear, geothermal power
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2024
Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.
Qingshui geothermal power plant, Taiwan hits 38m-kWh milestone
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The operators of the Qingshui geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan, have announced that the project has now produced more than 38 million kWh of electricity as of the end of July 2023 since i ts opening in October 2021. With an installed capacity of 4.2 Alternative spellings can include Chingshui, Cingshuei, and Quinghsui.
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Geothermal power boosts KenGen profit to 48% YOY growth
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 30, 2023
According to Peter Njenga, KenGen Managing Director and CEO, KenGen’s increased profit is heavily attributed to the enhanced operational efficiency of the Olkaria geothermal facilities, as well as the increase in installed capacity from the newly commissioned 86-MW Olkaria I Additional Unit 6 geothermal power plant.
Taipower inaugurates Renze geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 26, 2023
(Taipower) has inaugurated the 840-kW Renze geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan. The power plant is set to begin commercial operations by the end of this year. Taiwan , the Renze geothermal power plant is the first geothermal power plant in Taiwan that has been fully built by state-owned enterprises.
The Green Power Market: An Overview of the Growing Demand for Sustainable Energy
altenergymag
MAY 23, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly concerned about the impact of human activity on the environment, the demand for renewable energy sources is growing at an unprecedented rate. One of the fastest-growing segments of the renewable energy market is green power, which includes sources like solar, wind, and geothermal power.
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Sihuangziping geothermal project in Taiwan breaks ground on 4-MW expansion
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Editor’s note: The Sihuangziping geothermal power project is also referred to in other sources as the Liuhuangziping geothermal power project. A groundbreaking ceremony for the 4-MW Sihuangziping geothermal power plant Jinshan, New Taipei City in Taiwan was held on the 20th of November 2023.
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Exploring the Ocean to Save the Planet
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Land-based alternative energy solutions like solar and geothermal power help slow our greenhouse gas emissions, but on their own, they are insufficient for preventing the worst consequences of climate change. What’s holding us back is a map showing us the way.
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EDC celebrates 40th anniversary of Tongonan geothermal field, Philippines
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) recently celebrated the 40th year anniversary of the Tongonan geothermal power plant in the Leyte geothermal field of the Philippines. After several years of intensive exploration and development work, the Tongonan-1 geothermal power plant was inaugurated on July 02, 1983.
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Statevolt acquires Imperial Valley, California site to build battery gigafactory
Charged
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
According to Statevolt, the location was chosen because the Salton Sea contains enough lithium to meet US demand as well as a projected 40% of global demand. Incentives provided through the Inflation Reduction Act have accelerated its development plans, the company says.
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KenGen to invest on more geothermal amidst underperforming hydropower
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
KenGen has announced a revamped plan to generate more electricity from geothermal power plants in the face of low water inflows being experienced at their large hydropower stations. KenGen made the shift to its current geothermal-led strategy following repeated failure of hydro generation over the years.
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Google’s new geothermal energy project is up and running
The Verge: Energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Google is partnering with startup Fervo, which has developed new technology for harnessing geothermal power. Since they’re using different tactics than traditional geothermal plants, it is a relatively small project with the capacity to generate 3.5 For context, one megawatt is enough to meet the demand of roughly 750 homes.
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Taiwan opens Qingshui Geothermal Education Center
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 31, 2024
The Geothermal Education Center is divided into a geothermal exploration exhibition hall and a generator control room. The generator room display area recounts the history of geothermal power generation, processes and equipment, the benefits of geothermal, and Taiwan’s geothermal resources.
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Fervo Energy, Turboden to collaborate on Cape Station geothermal project, Utah
ThinkGeoEnergy
APRIL 22, 2024
Situated in southwest Utah, Cape Station is positioned to redefine geothermal energy production with an anticipated total project capacity of approximately 400 MW. The success of Cape Station will not only validate the efficacy of EGS technology but also unlock vast potential for future geothermal power projects across the United States.
Drill dominion: First ever CfDs awarded for geothermal energy
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Renewable Energy Association and Arup have estimated* that the development of deep geothermal projects in the UK could fulfil the UK’s entire residential heat demand for 100 years and create as many as 10,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs by 2050.
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Cindrigo acquires three geothermal projects in Upper Rhine Graben, Germany
ThinkGeoEnergy
APRIL 26, 2024
Germany has one of the world’s most advanced and lucrative geothermal markets, characterised by strong political support, well developed legal structure, high power prices and robust demand for heat.
Veitur to evaluate geothermal heating in Álftanes, Iceland
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The demand for hot water in the capital region is constantly increasing in line with the increase in the population and the increase in residential and commercial buildings. Veitur is undertaking exploration in the Álftanes area to possibly increase hot water supply to the capital.
Geothermal draws great interest at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 22, 2024
If we can capture the “heat beneath our feet,” it can be the clean, reliable, base-load scalable power for everybody from industries to households,” said Granholm during the announcement. Chevron has since sold those assets ( Philippines and Indonesia) but in recent years has been gradually getting back to the geothermal market.
Statevolt to build 54 GWh battery gigafactory in California
Charged
MAY 2, 2022
Statevolt has signed a letter of intent with Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR), which will deliver sustainable, locally produced lithium and geothermal power from its soon-to-be constructed Hell’s Kitchen Lithium and Power development. The new facility is expected to create up to 2,500 direct jobs in the region.
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EDC selects turbine for 29-MW geothermal expansion project in the Philippines
Renewable Energy World
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The project is expected to be operational by end 2022 and is part of overall efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions from thermal power generation by replacing the local grid’s dependence on fossil fuels and other energy sources. and Indonesia. “We We are very proud of this new project with a leading clean energy developer such as EDC.
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RENOVA participates in 17.4-MW Kiangan Hydroelectric Power Project in Philippines
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
To achieve its vision of becoming Asia’s renewable energy leader, RENOVA is leveraging its competence to develop renewable energy power projects on the continent, where renewable energy power demand is expected to rise, and will further enhance its corporate value.
Telling the story of geothermal through music and art in Italy
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In each of the musical events, food and wine products from the geothermal supply chain will be made available. Enel Green Power manages 34 geothermal power plants in Tuscany , located between the provinces of Pisa, Siena, and Grosseto.
GEL to produce geothermal lithium from Cornwall, UK projects
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
GEL has already drilled two geothermal wells for the United Downs Deep Geothermal Project (UDDGP) – a production well that is 5275 meters deep, and a reinjection well that is 2393 meters deep. “There is a great deal of interest in direct lithium extraction from geothermal resources.
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GEL awarded the first-ever Contracts for Difference for geothermal
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Renewable Energy Association and Arup have estimated that the development of deep geothermal projects in the UK could fulfil the UK’s entire residential heat demand for 100 years and create as many as 10,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs by 2050. “We
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Plans for Cornwall geothermal plant heat up thanks to £15m funding boost
Business Green
MARCH 7, 2023
The company revealed this morning it has secured £12m from private equity firm Kerogen Capital and £3m from clean energy investor Thrive Renewables PLC that should allow it to complete work on its flagship United Downs geothermal facility near Redruth.
Webinar – Analysis of community acceptance of geothermal, 12 October 2023
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Many countries are broadening their energy matrix and exploring opportunities to develop geothermal power projects often in regions where industrialization has not occurred. Historically the large-scale development of geothermal resources has been driven by the need to meet national electricity demands.
Hungary publishes national strategy to double geothermal output by 2030
ThinkGeoEnergy
APRIL 29, 2024
Geothermal accounts for 6.5% There is currently only one geothermal power facility in Tura with an installed capacity of 2.7 ” This sentiment was echoed by Miklos Antics, President of the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), describing the country as the “future geothermal energy capital” of Europe.
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Renewables Catching Nuclear Power In Global Energy Race
R-Squared Energy
JULY 11, 2019
Previous articles in this series covered carbon dioxide emissions, petroleum supply and demand, the production and consumption of coal, and global natural gas trends: BP Warns Of An Unsustainable Path. Coal Demand Rises, But Remains Below Peak Levels. Accounted For 98% Of Global Oil Production Growth In 2018.
New Zealand’s biggest energy retailer signs up for three big solar farms
Renew Economy
AUGUST 20, 2023
New Zealand is in a 'development cycle' for electricity as a rapid rise in demand requires speedy solutions. The post New Zealand’s biggest energy retailer signs up for three big solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Orcan Energy establishes production unit in Kiel, Germany
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Building upon its strong growth in recent years, Orcan Energy is undertaking this expansion to meet the growing global demand for modular solutions for waste heat recovery. Orcan Energy has also provided its ORC technology to the geothermal industry, establishing a geothermal power project with E.ON
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As oil crashes, ‘America’s untapped energy giant’ could rise
Grist
APRIL 10, 2020
But compared to wind and solar farms, geothermal power plants are expensive to build. The cost can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per installed kilowatt , and even the least expensive geothermal plant in the U.S. costs more than double that of a utility-scale solar farm. On Tuesday, the U.S.
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Hydrogen Fuel: Navigating the Ethical Landscape
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 9, 2023
To address this concern, we must prioritize: Renewable energy sources : Harnessing energy from renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal power to produce hydrogen can drastically reduce emissions. Currently, the majority of hydrogen is derived from fossil fuels, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Cornish mining firm finds 'globally significant' lithium grades beneath county
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The company yesterday announced the results of preliminary sampling of lithium in deep geothermal waters at its pilot United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project near Redruth, where it plans to carry out further tests in the coming months.
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Are California’s Renewable Generators at Risk From Preventative Blackouts?
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The report focused on PG&E, which was far more aggressive than the state’s two other investor-owned utilities with its fire-prevention blackouts in October and November, leaving millions of people without power for hours or days at a time. For example, a geothermal power plant in Geyserville, Calif.,
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Interview – Opportunities in the high-potential geothermal market of Switzerland
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The main focus is currently on heat and on thermal storage and some projects focus also on geothermal power plants for electricity. Because of higher awareness on the need for renewable energy, geothermal begins to receive more interest within the authorities and the politics – still not enough but the dynamic is positive.
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Unlocking Geothermal Energy: Overcoming the Obstacles
EDF + Business
OCTOBER 18, 2023
funding initiatives for EGS include $44 million for DOE’s Frontier Observatory for Geothermal Energy Research (FORGE), up to $165 million to transfer best practices from oil and gas to advance geothermal (EGS and conventional), and $84 million of support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for four pilot EGS demonstration projects.
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Interview – Dr. Juliet Newson on geothermal education and practical experience
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
There will be increased interest in extracting the minerals from geothermal fluids, as demand for critical minerals grows, and in fact, ordinary industrial minerals such as bulk silica from the Ohaaki Geothermal Power Station.
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Green Dividend Stocks: The Comfort Food of Investing in a Sustainable Future
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 5, 2024
USD, is exploring advanced technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen to help meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impacts. Companies in solar, wind, hydrogen and geothermal power are reaching stages of maturity where they generate consistent cash flows.
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'Like an Amazon pick-up package service': Inside plans to transform an Icelandic port into a CO2 storage hub for European pollution
Business Green
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The firm also has a slightly leftfield plan to turn an industrial port in the south-east of the country into a large-scale CO2 terminal that would accept waste gas shipped from industrial and power plants across Europe and turn it into stone, storing it safely underground.
Next Prime Minister to face legal requirement to beef up Net Zero Strategy
Business Green
JULY 19, 2022
Penny Mordaunt reiterated her support for an expansion of renewable energy capacity that could both boost energy security and create millions of green jobs, flagging the potential for tidal and geothermal power, as well as more established renewable technologies.
Sustainable Countries to Visit in 2020
The Environmental Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2019
But in recent years, the tourist industry has shifted to meet another demand; we’re all looking to reduce our carbon-footprint, and several destinations stand out as being especially laudable in their eco-friendly efforts. Closer by we find Iceland, which is similarly reliant on geothermal power.
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New Zealand gets its first green hydrogen fast refueling station
Hydrogen Fuel News
MAY 2, 2024
Producing green hydrogen in New Zealand Starting with the first green hydrogen production facility in New Zealand, Halcyon has been pushing forward with this clean energy to ensure it is available to meet the rising demand in the country. Halcyon is a joint venture between Tūaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation.
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Event - New Frontiers in Renewable Energy and Resources
Green Market Oracle
OCTOBER 20, 2019
the world, there are many power plants still use fossil fuels to boil water for steam. Geothermal power plants, using the steam, produced from reservoirs of hot water found a couple of miles or more below the Earth's surface. The steam rotates a turbine, than the turbine activates a generator, which produces electricity.in
France aims to give geothermal energy projects a boost
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 22, 2024
This type of strategy is becoming increasingly common among European countries Renewable power sources such as geothermal energy have been taking an increasingly large place in the spotlight as countries aim to slash their greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing their capacity to meet demand.
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Is superhot rock geothermal energy the key to unlocking huge amounts of clean energy?
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 26, 2024
Rogers explained that as much as “63 terawatts of clean firm power” can be produced from tapping into only 1% of the world’s superhot rock energy potential. To put this another way, that would be enough to meet the world’s entire electricity demand in 2021 by almost more than eight times.
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