Results - Technology Roadmap: Geothermal Heat and Power (2011)
Author(s)
IEA
Abstract
Geothermal energy today is mainly known for its
reliable production of base-load power – the power
needed to meet minimum demands – in areas
where geological conditions permit fluids to transfer
heat from the Earth to the surface in self-flowing
wells at high temperatures. However, geothermal
resources at moderate temperatures can be found
in aquifers that are widespread. Such resources can
be used in binary power plants, combined heat and
power plants or in heat-only applications. Emerging
geothermal technologies that extract energy
from the hot rock resources found everywhere in
the world hold much promise for expanding the
production of geothermal power and heat.
