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Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy

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Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location.

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Tauhara geothermal power plant, New Zealand starts full capacity operations

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The 174-MW Tauhara geothermal power plant by Contact Energy in New Zealand has officially been opened, a culmination of three and a half years of construction and an investment of $924 million. At the full 174-MW capacity, the Tauhara geothermal power station can supply electricity to 200,000 homes in New Zealand.

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Indonesian President inaugurates groundbreaking of five new geothermal power plants

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led the inauguration ceremony of several geothermal power plants and solar power plants across 15 provinces. The list includes the groundbreaking of the work on five new geothermal power plants with a planned total capacity of 260 MW.

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Emissions removal facility opened at Hellishedi geothermal power plant, Iceland

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The Hellisheidi geothermal power plant of ON Power in Iceland is now operating at a nearly carbon-neutral manner with the inauguration of the Steingerði air purification plant, which captures almost all carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide emissions.

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APRI to augment Makban geothermal power plant with battery storage

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(APRI) has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. This project will provide battery storage for APRI’s Makban geothermal power plant, allowing it to support the power grid during periods of peak demand and power disruption. “We

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Small-scale geothermal power plants in Japan pave way for bigger plants

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Tsuchiyu Onsen, a hot spring resort sixteen kilometers from Fukushima in Japan, is home to a geothermal power plant that successfully generates 400 kW of electricity , which is enough to power roughly 800 homes , as well as a local shrimp farm. This generates further revenue for local businesses.

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Site preparation ongoing for Dominica geothermal power plant construction

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Preparation of the construction site for the 10-MW geothermal power plant in Dominica is currently ongoing, and construction is expected to start by early 2025. Source: Dominica News Online The post Site preparation ongoing for Dominica geothermal power plant construction first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.