Expanding geothermal industry

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Alternative Sources Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:6103419

Finn, D

A 1987 review of the world's geothermal power plants finds 192 operating in 17 countries for a total of 4838 MW. There should be another 70 plants operating by 1991. The Geysers field in northern California has the world's largest project with 26 geothermal power plants and a combined capacity of 1900 MW. The author reviews the capacity, revenues, and other details of the major producers.

• Research Organization: Geothermal Energy Institute, New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 6103419
• Journal Information: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States) Vol. 94; ISSN ASEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
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& Business Aspects
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CALIFORNIA
CAPACITY
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
FEDERAL REGION IX
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS
GLOBAL ASPECTS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
USA