After nearly a decade of stagnant growth, geothermal energy may be poised for a period of growth again. New technologies, new investors, and technological innovations for geothermal systems including enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), supercritical geothermal, and advanced geothermal systems (AGS). A discussion of these systems can be found here. Changing Landscape One of the biggest […]
The forgotten renewable: A review of geothermal energy
In the discussions of renewable energy, much of the conversation usually revolves around wind and solar. Often overlooked is the energy beneath our feet, geothermal, so much so that it is sometimes called the “forgotten renewable”. Geothermal, however, is a vast, largely untapped resource capable of supplying our power needs; in fact, it is estimated […]
Geothermal energy in India
Thermax, a leading energy and environmental service firm in India, is partnering with Reykjavik Geothermal to develop power plants in India. A 3 MW pilot project in Ladakh has been planned. This deal is in alignment with similar deals Thermal has executed on in the recent past, seeking to strengthen its position as a supplier […]
Geothermal’s resurgence
The Wall Street Journal published today a good review of geothermal energy, which, “spurred by new technology and government funds, is enjoying a resurgence.”