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IRENA reports 22% lower LCOE of geothermal power in 2022

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This statistic was reported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in their newly published document, “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022.” Almost all forms of renewable power became more competitive in 2022, with offshore wind and hydropower as the only exceptions.

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Kalahari presents development roadmap for Bweengwa geothermal site, Zambia

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Project history The Bweengwa geothermal project has had a very long history. Back in 2011, we reported on Kalahari signing an MOU with the Zambian government for geothermal energy rights for “certain identified targets.” The plan includes the drilling of six utility-scale production wells.

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Eastland Group raises capital to support geothermal projects in New Zealand

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The company has been operating in New Zealand since 2011 and has delivered several significant projects such as New Zealand’s first megawatt-class green hydrogen production facility, Halcyon Power. Te Ahi o Maui (pictured) was Eastland Generation’s first geothermal power plant they built from the ground up.