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Zimbabwe to build first utility-scale geothermal power plant

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Zimbabwe has announced plans of constructing a 10-MW geothermal power plant at the Chimbwawata Hot Springs in the Binga district. The announcement comes after the country has experienced increase drought frequency resulting in lower output from hydropower plants which accounts for about 69% of Zimbabwe’s energy generation.

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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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Japan, New Zealand strenghten geothermal innovation partnerships

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The New-Zealand Japan Geothermal Coalition A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between New Zealand’s GNS Science , Geo40 , and Western Energy , and Japan’s Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC). They also own a hydropower station (5MW) near Wairoa and a utility-scale solar farm (5MW) in Tairawhiti.

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RENOVA participates in 17.4-MW Kiangan Hydroelectric Power Project in Philippines

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Construction of the plant began in April 2021 and is proceeding on schedule. The project is being constructed by Santa Clara International Corporation. RENOVA is an independent renewable energy developer and power producer that develops, owns and operates solar PV, biomass, wind, and geothermal power plants.

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Kalahari presents development roadmap for Bweengwa geothermal site, Zambia

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The preliminary assessment indicates that the site has potential for up to 50-80 MW of geothermal generation capacity. Creating a socio-economic impact Zambia currently relies on hydropower to supply 85% of its electricity. This has made Zambia’s food security situation highly vulnerable to external forces.

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Eastland Group raises capital to support geothermal projects in New Zealand

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Eastland Grou p has announced a successful capital raise via the sale of 50% interest in Eastland Generation to Japan-based international construction and engineering company Obayashi Corporation. Te Ahi o Maui (pictured) was Eastland Generation’s first geothermal power plant they built from the ground up.

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Interview – How MB Century maintains Maori values in a growing geothermal business

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Through the decades, the company has provided technical services and expertise that have also been crucial for the growth of geothermal in the Philippines and Indonesia. Their work on three of the leading countries in terms of installed geothermal power capacity is a testament to the time-tested excellence of MB Century.