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GEL starts construction on UK’s first deep geothermal power plant

ThinkGeoEnergy

Construction has officially started on the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power (UDDGP) project of Geothermal Engineering Ltd. The work on the power plant and lithium extraction plant is expected to be completed by the summer and power generation is planned by the end of 2024. GEL) in Cornwall, UK.

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A Guide To Ensuring Renewable Energy Projects Run Smoothly

The Environmental Blog

Renewable energy projects have gained significant traction recently due to growing concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources. These projects include a wide range of initiatives, from solar and wind farms to hydroelectric and geothermal power plants.

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Drill dominion: First ever CfDs awarded for geothermal energy

Envirotec Magazine

The first Contracts for Difference (CfD) have been awarded for geothermal energy in what seems to be a major milestone for home-grown power and heat in the UK. GEL is targeting 25 MWe of baseload electricity and 100 MWh of heat energy across its geothermal portfolio by 2028, enough heat and power for 70,000 homes.

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Ecotricity strikes landmark deal to secure geothermal power from Cornish plant

Business Green

Major milestone for emerging renewable energy sector as developers of UK's first geothermal power plant agree to sell 3MW of baseload power to green energy supplier. Geothermal is a really exciting form of energy that is, as yet untapped in the UK," he said.

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EDC celebrates 40th anniversary of Tongonan geothermal field, Philippines

ThinkGeoEnergy

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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PPPs as an enabler of project financing for geothermal in Africa

ThinkGeoEnergy

It expands upon the premise of a previous paper that shows how PPP has enabled geothermal development in Kenya , paving the way for the Eastern African nation to build 985 MWe of installed geothermal power capacity as of the end of 2023. The paper was presented during the 2023 World Geothermal Congress in Beijing, China.

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Setting the stage for Taiwan’s geothermal sector at the TIGC 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

Hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, TIGC 2024 was a success with over 600 participants, providing a stage to highlight Taiwan’s efforts to build a geothermal power sector through cutting-edge technology, global partnerships, and supportive policies. The facility is operated by Fabulous Power Co.