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Elsevier has published the second edition of its comprehensive book “GeothermalPower Generation Developments and Innovation” (ISBN: Hardback, 9780443247507; eBook, 9780443247514). There is also an appendix with data on installed geothermalpower plants across the world showing trends and projections for the near-term.
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MW Appi GeothermalPower 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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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) concluded a capacity-building programme for experts and policymakers in geothermal development from Eastern African countries, namely Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda (targeted countries).
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The full paper, “Techno-Economic Analysis of Greenfield Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants using a Solar or Natural Gas Steam Topping Cycle,” by Wendt et. Leveraging efficiency and flexibility Geothermalpower plants face several challenges to competitively provide power to U.S. energy markets.
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