Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location.
Tauhara geothermal power plant, New Zealand starts full capacity operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
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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APRI to augment Makban geothermal power plant with battery storage
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Ltd (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Bay, Laguna, Philippines. 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
Amazon, Google and Microsoft signal growing interest in nuclear, geothermal power
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2024
Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.
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EPFL Scientists Reveal How to Tap into Earth’s Deepest Energy Sources – Geothermal Power
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Unlocking Earth’s Hidden Energy: The Future of Geothermal Power Exploring the depths of the Earth has always been a challenging endeavor, but recent breakthroughs by a team of scientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) are shifting the boundaries of what’s possible.
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Small-scale geothermal power plants in Japan pave way for bigger plants
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
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. of energy production. of energy production.
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Site preparation ongoing for Dominica geothermal power plant construction
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
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.
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Austin, Texas to pilot 5-MW geothermal power project
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Austin Energy , the electric utility company of Austin, Texas, is partnering with Exceed Energy Inc. for a 5-MW first-of-its-kind geothermal pilot project near the Nacogdoches biomass facility. Based on what we learn, in the future, we may be able to scale up geothermal to further diversify our clean, renewable supply portfolio.
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Webinar – Global geothermal power update & highlight on Germany, 13 December 2024
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 9, 2024
.” Date: 13 December 2024 Time: 12:00 CET / 08:00 ET Registration: Click here to register Speakers: Carlo Cariaga (ThinkGeoEnergy) & Marlene Kppler (Enerchange) The global geothermal power industry continues to grow at a steady pace. We will also be looking into the geothermal power and heating market of Germany.
Indonesia’s 35-MW Ijen geothermal power plant starts commercial operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
PT Medco Cahaya Geothermal (PT MCG) has officially announced the start of commercial operations of the 35-MW Ijen Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP), making it the first geothermal power facility in the East Java region of Indonesia. The project is supported by 83 transmission towers and 150 kV of transmission lines.
“Geothermal Power Generation – Developments and Innovation” 2nd edition now out
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Elsevier has published the second edition of its comprehensive book “Geothermal Power Generation Developments and Innovation” (ISBN: Hardback, 9780443247507; eBook, 9780443247514). There is also an appendix with data on installed geothermal power plants across the world showing trends and projections for the near-term.
Star Energy completes testing of 15.5-MW Salak binary geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Star Energy Geothermal , a subsidiary of Barito Renewables , has just announced the successful completion of the 72-hour commissioning test of the Salak binary geothermal power plant in West Java, Indonesia. During the test, the binary power plant sustained a 15.5-MW
Geothermal power agreement signed for world’s first eSAF facility
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 14, 2025
based Syntholene Energy Corp reports having signed a binding energy agreement securing 20 MW of geothermal power, a major milestone in deploying the worlds first geothermally-powered synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) plant module.
Global Geothermal Power Snapshot 2024 – Insights & Resources
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 22, 2025
ThinkGeoEnergy is excited to announce the launch of the Global Geothermal Power Snapshot 2024 , a free report providing a clear and concise overview of geothermal power development worldwide. Free Resource : A valuable tool for understanding geothermal energys role in global decarbonization efforts.
Philippines’ Lopez Group installing 40MW of battery storage at geothermal power plants
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A renewable energy subsidiary of the Philippine conglomerate Lopez Group has contracted for the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) resources at three geothermal sites.
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ThinkGeoEnergy’s Top 10 Geothermal Countries 2024 – Power
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 20, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide high-quality insights into the geothermal sector, we are pleased to share our annual Top 10 Geothermal Countries overview based on installed geothermal power generation capacity as of year-end 2024. continues to lead globally in geothermal installed capacity.
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Small-scale geothermal power development in Japan – insights from Machiokoshi
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 18, 2025
In an interview published by Nikkei Business Publications, Shoji Numata, President of renewable power developer Machiokoshi Energy , gave valuable insight on why the trend of geothermal development in Japan has seemingly focused on small-scale power projects. It is a stable source of power that we can be proud of.”
Cutting emissions in geothermal power: global best practices
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 19, 2025
Geothermal power generation is widely recognized as a renewable and low-emission source of energy. However, many geothermal reservoirs contain naturally occurring greenhouse gases (GHGs), including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), which are released during power production.
Dominica PM provides update on construction of Laudat geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
In his official Facebook page , Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit provided some updates on the current working being done for the 10-MW geothermal power plant in Laudat in the Roseau Valley. Construction of the power plant is currently ongoing, following up on site preparation that was reported in late 2024.
Binary geothermal power plant in Berlin, El Salvador to go online this year
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 3, 2025
The 7-MW Berlin binary geothermal power plant in El Salvador has already been installed, is undergoing testing, and is expected to be operational later this year. This announcement was made by Daniel Alvarez, the Head of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and MINES (DGEHM).
Meet the Companies Leading the Geothermal Hydrogen Industry
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Advancing Hydrogen Production Through Geothermal Energy The global push for cleaner energy sources has brought hydrogen into the spotlight as a sustainable fuel option. Evolution of Geothermal Energy Technology Geothermal energy has long been a reliable source of renewable power for electricity generation.
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Sage Geosystems and Meta sign 150MW geothermal power agreement
Canary Media
AUGUST 26, 2024
Department of Energy workshop, next-generation geothermal energy startup Sage Geosystems announced that it had agreed to supply Meta , the owner of Facebook, with 150 megawatts of geothermal power. One of the most promising new forms of clean electricity just got a significant boost. Earlier today at a U.S.
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OME T-01 geothermal power plant in Manisa, Türkiye starts operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The OME T-01 Geothermal Power Plant (GPP), developed by Open Mountain Türkiye Geothermal Energy Production Co. This environmentally friendly project, which leverages the region’s rich geothermal energy potential, aims to enhance the use of renewable energy resources.
Zanskar acquires Lightning Dock geothermal power plant, New Mexico
ThinkGeoEnergy
JULY 2, 2024
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lightning Dock Geothermal, including the Bruce Levy geothermal power plant in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, from Cyrq Energy, LLC. The entity sale transaction was completed on May 29, 2024.
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Fervo adds 18 MW to PPA for geothermal power with Clean Power Alliance
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 3, 2025
Fervo Energy has signed a new PPA with California community choice energy aggregator Clean Power Alliance (CPA) that adds 18 MW to a previously signed 15-year contract for 30 MW. The commitment to supply 48 MW of geothermal power will support the growing demand for clean energy across the 35 communities that CPA serves.
National Geothermal Month attempts to clear the fog surrounding “a vital component of the clean energy transition”
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
A geothermal power plant in Salton Sea, California. April is National Geothermal Month, with trade associations supporting the seemingly vastly under-utilised 1 renewable energy form undetaking a worldwide effort to highlight its transformative potential and promote unified messaging.
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Stellae Energy announces geothermal power project in Vanuatu
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Stellae Energy , a UK-based Green Energy Solutions and Assets company, is pleased to announce the signing of a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Vanuatu in the Western Tropical Pacific. This report will detail the potential of geothermal resources and outline the roadmap for project development.
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Zorlu Energy augments geothermal power plant capacity with solar
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Zorlu Geothermal Energy Electricity Generation Inc. Zorlu Energy ) has announced that additional solar power plants will be built to augment the installed capacities of the company’s geothermal power plants in Alasehir and Kizildere, Türkiye. n province has been submitted to our Ministry.
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Gina Rinehart-backed, geothermal powered “pit to battery” project marks key milestone
Renew Economy
JANUARY 13, 2025
ASX-listed Vulcan Energy Resources is marking a milestone in developing a sustainable EV battery supply chain by harnessing geothermal energy. The post Gina Rinehart-backed, geothermal powered “pit to battery” project marks key milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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EDC set to put four geothermal power facilities online in 2024
ThinkGeoEnergy
JUNE 2, 2024
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is targeting to commence operations on four geothermal power plants before the end of 2024. The four planned projects are as follows: 29-MW Palayan Bayan binary power plant in Bicol 5.6-MW Easily, that’s at a million dollars per megawatt. “We
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J-POWER files EIA for 15-MW Takahinatayama geothermal power plant in Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 5, 2025
(J-POWER) has submitted the Planning Stage Environmental Impact Assessment for the planned Takahinatayama geothermal power plant in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The 15-MW Takahinatayama geothermal power plant is proposed to be constructed in the city of Osaki in the Miyagi Prefecture.
Gradient to generate geothermal power in North Dakota oil and gas facility
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Colorado-based Gradient Geothermal (Gradient) has announced that it will provide geothermal power generation and fluid cooling services to Chord Energy , an independent North American oil and gas exploration and production entity.
Geothermal-powered timber home glows by an Austrian lake
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 24, 2020
Locally procured materials and energy-efficient building systems make up the Wohnhaus am Eichenberg (Residence on the Eichenberg), a contemporary timber home designed by Austrian architecture firm Berktold Weber Architekten in 2019.
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Sage’s First 3-MW Geothermal Power and Energy Storage Project Will Feed ERCOT
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2024
Sage Geosystems will build a first-of-its-kind 3-MW geothermal baseload power and energy storage system on land owned by San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMECI) in Christine, Texas.
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Web tool looks belowground for an economically viable renewable energy source
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Geothermal power has a lot of promise as a renewable energy source that is not dependent on the sun shining or the wind blowing, but it has some challenges to wide adoption. One of these challenges is that there are a limited number of locations in the U.S.
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Miss Universe candidates visit Ahuachapán geothermal power plant, El Salvador
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
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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Gyrotrons is a new tech that could revolutionize geothermal power extraction
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 16, 2024
Unlocking geothermal power potential requires drilling deep into the earth, using technology that is efficient, cost-effective, and widely accessible. Gyrotrons, a new technology developed by a team or researchers out of MIT, could revolutionize geothermal energy extraction via deep drilling and melting rock with energy beams.
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Kyushu to build 5-MW Kirishima geothermal power plant in Kagoshima, Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
JUNE 7, 2024
Kyushu Electric Power , thru subsidiary Kyuden Mirai Energy, has announced that it will build a 4990-kW geothermal power plant in Kirishima City in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Construction will begin by September this year and the power plant is expected to start commercial operations by the end of the 2026 fiscal year.
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Construction completed for Oguni geothermal power plant, Kumamoto, Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 7, 2024
Another geothermal power plant has been completed in Japan, this time in the town of Oguni in the Aso District of Kumamoto Prefecture. The 5-MW Oguni Machiokoshi geothermal power plant will soon start supplying the electricity needed by about 8000 households in a rural area theat is well-known for its hot springs.
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Sinopec’s first geothermal power demonstration project starts grid supply
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has announced that their first geothermal power demonstration project has obtained the access permit to start supplying power to the power grid in Xianyang City in Shaanxi Province, China. The facility is an integrated power, heat, and helium extraction plant.
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Appi geothermal power plant in Iwate, Japan starts commercial operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 1, 2024
MW Appi Geothermal Power Plant in the Hachimantai region of Iwate Prefecture, Japan has officially started commercial operations. The project has been supported by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) with a debt guarantee project for geothermal resource development funding.
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Dominica secures $34 million financing for 10-MW geothermal power project
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 6, 2025
million loan to fund the construction of a 10-MW geothermal power project in Dominica. The project is a public-private partnership between the Commonwealth of Dominica (GoCD) represented by the Geothermal Development Company of Dominica (DGDC) and Ormat Technologies Inc.
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Star Energy to expand installed geothermal power capacity in Indonesia by 102 MW
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Star Energy Geothermal has announced plans of expanding their installed geothermal power generation capacity by 102.6 The announcement was made during the recent Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition in Jakarta, which Star Energy also hosted. Fuji Electric Co.
JOGMEC announces subsidies for six geothermal power projects in Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
JUNE 24, 2024
The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) has announced the list of six geothermal power projects that have been selected for the 2024 Geothermal Resource Survey Subsidy Program. Three of the six projects are new, while the other three are continuation of previously funded ongoing projects.
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