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Indonesian Govt reduces geothermal energy plan target
The government initially planned to produce as much as 4,733 MW under the second 10,000 MW power program from geothermal power. But in its latest report, state power utility PLN said the electricity supply to be generated from geothermal energy will be reduced to between 3,975 MW and 4,07...
Wed, Jan 27 | from Peak Energy
100 Lectures on the Future of Energy
2. Glorious Geothermal: A Deeper Look at Geo Systems and Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Learn about geothermal energy alternatives here. 10. Two Policies of Winning Sustainable Energy: Learn about the indirect and direct winning of sustainable energy.
Mon, Jan 25 | from Peak Energy
Opinion: Mighty River Power tests $430m geothermal project
The National Business review has an article on the expanding geothermal power industry in New Zealand - Mighty River Power tests $430m geothermal project, lodges consent for another. Mighty River Power is a step closer to completing its $430 million Nga Awa Purua geothermal power stati...
Tue, Jan 19 | from Peak Energy
Q&A With Google’s Green Energy Czar
Coal is the energy source of about half the electricity we consume in the U.S. and is responsible for about 82 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector, so until you’ve done something about the emissions coming from coal, you’ve made only a tiny dent.
Mon, Jan 11 | from Peak Energy
Palin must have media pals
People think about geothermal energy - when they think about it at all - in terms of the hot water bubbling up in some places, but two kilometers or so down ... and more »
Sat, Dec 19 | from The Spokesman Review
Bad News for Geothermal Energy: Two Major Projects Bite the Dust - Discover Magazine
The Swiss project required drilling more than 16000 feet into the ground, and would have provided electricity to 10000 homes. But the government's report ... Geothermal Power Projects Abandoned in Switzerland, CaliforniaTreehugger Problems at second geothermal projecttce today
Mon, Dec 14 | from blogs.discovermagazine.com
Dec. 9th Press Review
Simsek said Turkey places importance on renewable energy and that it has great potential in wind and geothermal energy. Asked about the Maastricht criteria, ... and more »
Thu, Dec 10 | from Turkish Press
Investing In Geothermal Heating Systems For Your Home
In some places, like Iceland, 95% of the homes are heated by geothermal heating through a district heating service while other areas have many individual ...
Tue, Dec 1 | from Best Syndication
Podcast: Transmission: Geothermal's Achilles Heel
Now that geothermal is finally on our energy priority list, the industry is seeing a new influx of public and private capital. After more than a decade of almost no activity in the U.S. geothermal sector, we're finally seeing a lot of new plants being developed. The problem is, many of them may n...
Wed, Nov 18 | from podcastmachine.com
Kenya to Boost Geothermal Output by 4000MW in Two Decades
Of the three sites currently operating, two are managed by Kenya Electricity Generating Co. and one by Israel's Ormat Industries Ltd. Two drilling rigs ... Kenya to build learning center on geothermalAfrica Science News Service all 2 news articles »
Tue, Nov 17 | from Bloomberg
Opinion: Pumping CO2 Underground to Extract Geothermal Energy
Reuters There's also always the danger of having people think "Oh, we'll be able to sequester the CO2 at some point, so we can keep burning coal in the meantime. ... Using CO 2 to Extract Geothermal EnergyMIT Technology Review (blog) all 28 news articles »
Mon, Nov 16 | from Treehugger
Opinion: Daily Sprout
Carbon Capture for Geothermal Energy: Carbon dioxide generated by power plants may find a second life being cycled underground, helping to bring heat to the surface where it can be used to generate electricity. Backers of this as-yet-unproven concept secured a big endorsement with the...
Mon, Nov 16 | from earth2tech.com
Podcast: Geothermal for Jailbirds - October 22, 2009
Jails are the perfect place for renewable energy systems. Because they are so energy intensive, administrators and taxpayers are always looking for new ways to reduce energy needs and satisfy electrical, heating and cooling demands on site. In this podcast, we'll visit a LEED-certifie...
Wed, Oct 21 | from podcastmachine.com
Opinion: Cheaper Low Temperature Geothermal Power
There's no shortage of geothermal energy under our feet. Drill deep enough and the heat is there. An MIT-led study from 2006 concluded that geothermal power systems have the potential to supply 100 gigawatts of power to the United States by 2050, but only if new drilling and rock-fracturin...
Sat, Jul 25 | from Peak Energy
Podcast: March 19, 2009 - Inside Renewable Energy - The Next Four Years for Renewable Energy
Leaders from the solar, wind, geothermal, biofuel, hydro, utility and financial sectors came together at last week's Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo to talk about financial hurdles, technological advancements and the need for cooperation among all player...
Wed, Mar 18 | from podcastmachine.com
Podcast: February 5, 2008 - 2009: The Year of the Shake-out; IEA Underestimates Renewables - Inside Renewable Energy
Angus McCrone, Chief Editor of New Energy Finance joins us for a look at how the dismal economic climate is shaking things up in the wind, solar, geothermal and marine energy industries. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information.
Fri, Jan 30 | from podcastmachine.com
