Geothermal energy capacity expanded 6% in the United States in 2009
Geothermal energy capacity expanded 6% in the United States in 2009, due to six new geothermal plants which came online, adding 176.68 megawatts (MW). Three projects came into service in Nevada, with one apiece in California, Oregon, and...Read More
Types of geothermal energy plants.
There are currently three types of plants: Dry steam plant, Flash power plant and a Binary power plant. Dry steam plant operates the dry steam reservoirs, which produce very little water. The electricity is produced by directly piping the steam...Read More
The harnessing process.
Geothermal energy is considered renewable, because it is replenished in nature by rainfall, but the process is very complex. The basic thing one must know is that the heat (geothermal energy) is produced inside and around the earth’s...Read More
DOE announces largest investment in geothermal
On October 29 US Department of Energy announced $338 million investment into geothermal energy research and development projects reclaiming its title of the largest donor for the geothermal energy development. The investment becomes the largest...Read More