Geothermal direct heat applications program summary
The use of geothermal energy for direct heat purposes by the private sector within the US has been quite limited to date. However, there is a large potential market for thermal energy in such areas as industrial processing, agribusiness, and space/water heating of commercial and residential buildings. Technical and economic information is needed to assist in identifying prospective direct heat users and to match their energy needs to specific geothermal reservoirs. Technological uncertainties and associated economic risks can influence the user's perception of profitability to the point of limiting private investment in geothermal direct applications. To stimulate development in the direct heat area, the Department of Energy, Division of Geothermal Energy, issued two Program Opportunity Notices (PON's). These solicitations are part of DOE's national geothermal energy program plan, which has as its goal the near-term commercialization by the private sector of hydrothermal resources. Encouragement is being given to the private sector by DOE cost-sharing a portion of the front-end financial risk in a limited number of demonstration projects. The twenty-two projects summarized herein are direct results of the PON solicitations.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 894081
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/2802Z; TRN: US200702%%548
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Geothermal direct heat applications program summary presented at the semi-annual review meeting, El Centro, CA, April 15-16, 1980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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