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EU research seeks to redefine geothermal power, heating, and cooling

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The main objective of the nGEL project is to be able to generate electricity from geothermal resources at 110 °C and below, which are considered to be very low temperatures , and to make electricity, heating and cooling systems very efficient at moderately low temperatures of 110 to 170 °C.

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Miss Universe candidates visit Ahuachapán geothermal power plant, El Salvador

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In what is an incredibly unique moment for the geothermal industry, 14 of the 88 candidates for Miss Universe 2023 visited the Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant in El Salvador, which is currently hosting the pageant. Operated by LaGeo , the first unit of the Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant went online in 1975.

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Austin, Texas to pilot 5-MW geothermal power project

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Geothermal energy has been an interest of mine since I began as a Council Member and engaged in Austin Energys carbon-free energy generation planning and the reliability of the electric grid. Source: Austin Energy The post Austin, Texas to pilot 5-MW geothermal power project first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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Ormat signs PPA for new geothermal power plant in Guadeloupe

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(Ormat) has signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Electricité de France (EDF) for the development of a new 10-MW geothermal power plant on the Island of Guadeloupe. The power plant, of which 63.75% in equity interest will be held by Ormat, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

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

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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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UPNA team produces geothermal power in Antarctica with thermoelectric tech

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Heat from the Earth warms one side of the module and cold air from Antarctica cools the other. Source: UPNA The post UPNA team produces geothermal power in Antarctica with thermoelectric tech first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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US DOE publishes report on Commercial Liftoff of geothermal heating and cooling

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Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report that highlights pathways for the expansion of geothermal heating and cooling. The full report, “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Geothermal Heating and Cooling,” can be accessed via this link. Click here to register for the webinar.

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