News & Articles on Geothermal Energy
Geothermal is the ugly duckling of renewable energy and is often overlooked in preference to wind and solar. However, comprehensive renewable energy policy should include provisions for geothermal energy. In some regions, especially around the Ring of Fire, geothermal is a major source of renewably-generated electricity. Today, geothermal power plants supply 4% of California’s electricity consumption. It can do much more.
Baden-Wuerttemberg Discovers Geothermal Energy: Will Germany Follow?
By
Paul Hockenos
Bavaria has 20 deep-well plants and more in planning. Now its neighbor state in the south, Baden-Wuerttemberg, is picking up the thread. Deep geothermal energy is to become a cornerstone of its effort to achieve climate goals that are even more determined than Germany’s national plans – and currently in danger of falling short.
Germany’s geothermal sector is struggling to take off
By
Paul Hockenos
While geothermal energy is a viable alternative to curb emissions for heating and cooling, fears and high costs have limited its expansion. But Bavaria and now Baden Wurttemberg are forging ahead. The potential of geothermal energy, especially for heating, is particularly enticing.
New geothermal feed-in-tariffs for Indonesia expected in the coming months
By
Alexander Richter
With the preparation of new presidential regulation of new feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy, the Indonesian geothermal sector is hoping it will provide sufficient incentive for much needed investment into geothermal development in Indonesia.
Haiwee Geothermal Development Update
By
Bryan Hatchell
Friends of the Inyo is pushing back against the rollback conservation protections while showing support for the project only within the established Development Focus Area.
Geothermal Has to Step Up to Keep Europe Warm and Hit Climate Targets
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Paul Hockenos
Long renewable energy’s black sheep, this multitasking energy source has a bright future but only if geothermal developers can dispel the myths around it while lowering the risks to development.
Lacking guarantee for favourable FIT for geothermal in France big concern for industry
By
Alexander Richter
The new draft of legislation on multi-annual energy planning for France raises big concerns by the geothermal sector in France as in its current form does not provide for any guarantees of favourable feed-in-tariffs for geothermal power.
Indonesia preparing change to more favourable geothermal feed-in-tariffs
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With current pricing scheme not interesting to investors, Indonesia now preparing improved geothermal feed-in-tariff structure based on the investment value or project economics.
Success of the Holzkirchen combined geothermal heat and power project
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Alexander Richter
The combined geothermal heat and power plant of Holzkirchen in Bavaria/ Germany has been a great success for the municipality, while further expansion could be an option but then in cooperation with other communities in the region.
Geothermal Energy Ltd. Completes 3.2 Mile Deep Well In UK
By
Steve Hanley
The deepest and hottest geothermal wells in the world have been completed after 10 months of drilling at United Downs in the southwest of England near Falmouth. The $22 million wells are 3.1 miles deep and 383º F /195º C at the bottom.
Government regulations holding back geothermal development in Indonesia
By
Alexander Richter
Government regulations are holding back geothermal development in Indonesia, according to Riki Ibrahim, MD of PT GeoDipa Energi. The validity of feed-in-tariffs with PT PLN is considered too long with 30 years, 10 years would be sufficient, and planned incentive scheme could change this.
