Unused Old Mines Could Be Used as Geothermal Power Sources
Geothermal energy has a lot of potential worldwide. As it is not dependent on many factors, geothermal energy could be the cleanest power source of near future. Two scientists from University of Oviedo, Spain, have concluded that geothermal energy could be provided by mine shafts.
U.S. to Become World's Main Geothermal Energy Producer by 2020, Research Says
The United States is about to become the world's first geothermal energy producer. New statistics from Pike Research says that the goal will be...
Earthquake-Free Geothermal Drilling Technology Proposed by GTherm
Earthquakes are a serious drawback and side effect of geothermal drilling and that could be damaging to the industry, especially after Japan's nuclear experience. GTherm, a Connecticut-based company founded in 2008, thinks they can overcome the issue through their proprietary geothermal extraction process that doesn't involve fracturing rock, which is apparently causing the quakes.
Conventional Geothermal in Japan Could Replace All Existing Nuclear Power Plants
According to some reports, only 16% of Japan's energy is generated domestically, but being located on the ring of fire, Japan is considered the...
NEXT-Drill: Norway's New $4 million Geothermal Project
Two things do geothermal and solar heat have in common: they are both clean and "bottomless bags." Still, unlike solar, geothermal heat does not...
Promoting Geothermal as Base Load is Becoming Off Base
After years of citing its advantage as a base load resource, geothermal power advocates must take a new tact in promoting the advantages of...
How Old Oil Wells Could Become Geothermal Energy Sources
One of the main costs when harvesting geothermal energy is the digging itself. Just like oil wells, geothermal wells have to be several kilometers...
New Technology Extracts Lithium from Geothermal Waste Water
The new technique developed by California-based Simbol Mining could make geothermal wells even more valuable. Extracting lithium with old technologies has up to now been considered impractical.
Renewable Energy from Volcanoes to Power Island of St. Lucia
According to a new study, the Caribbean islands represent one of the perfect location for the development of renewable energy.
Global Geothermal Power Capacity Increased by 20% During Last Five Years
According to a new report made by Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the geothermal energy is growing rapidly worldwide. Between 2005 and 2010, the U.S. maintained its leading position in production, with the most MW installed, while Germany had the fastest growth.
