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“Geothermal Power Generation – Developments and Innovation” 2nd edition now out

ThinkGeoEnergy

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.

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Small-scale geothermal power development in Japan – insights from Machiokoshi

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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.”

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THE BIG PICTURE: Geothermal Power Landscape (Infographic)

POWER Magazine

According to the Global Geothermal Power Tracker (GGPT), a comprehensive dataset of geothermal power facilities, about 14 GW of geothermal power is operational worldwide.

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JOGMEC announces subsidies for six geothermal power projects in Japan

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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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Appi geothermal power plant in Iwate, Japan starts commercial operations

ThinkGeoEnergy

MW Appi Geothermal Power Plant in the Hachimantai region of Iwate Prefecture, Japan has officially started commercial operations. The construction of the power plant has been underway since August 2019. The power plant uses a single-flash turbine.

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Webinar – Green hydrogen and geothermal power, 16 November 2023

ThinkGeoEnergy

Registration is currently open for a webinar in Hydrogen and Geothermal being hosted by the African Union Commission and organized by the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field! The full agenda of the webinar will be published soon.

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

ThinkGeoEnergy

The project aims to transform the geothermal organic rankine cycle (ORC) plants into flexible tri-generation plants capable of both efficiently as well as cost-effectively responding to the dynamic demand of power, heating, and cooling. (VITO), Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim , Geolorn Ireland Ltd. as the associate partner.

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