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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
Geothermal to keep FIT in Japan, while auction system is introduced for solar and wind
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Alexander Richter
The Japanese government has adapted the feed-in-tariff (FIT) system for renewable energy technologies, introducing a wholesale/ tender system for solar and wind, while geothermal, biomass and small-scale generation keep the FIT.
New regulations to simplify permitting for geothermal exploration in France
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Alexander Richter
The Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition in France has presented new regulation that would modify provisions in the French Mining Code, aimed at simplifying and clarifying legal framework on permitting for exploration and exploitation of geothermal.
Unlocking Japan’s geothermal energy potential
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Steve Mcclure
Renewable energy sources such as geothermal have been getting more attention since the 2011 Fukushima disaster exposed the risk — or folly — of nuclear power. . . One expert says geothermal power could supply 10 percent of the country’s energy needs by 2050.
Interview with Frank Schoof on geothermal development success in The Netherlands
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Alexander Richter
The role of the government was also important, with the putting in place of a risk-guarantee fund and feed-in tariff for heat.
