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Geothermal Turbine

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/896185· OSTI ID:896185

The first geothermal power generation in the world was started at Larderello, Italy in 1904. Then, New Zealand succeeded in the geothermal power generating country. These developments were then followed by the United States, Mexico, Japan and the Soviet Union, and at present, about 25 countries are utilizing geothermal power, or investigating geothermal resources.

Research Organization:
DOEEEGTP (USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Geothermal Tech Pgm)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
896185
Report Number(s):
M2/TP-6009; G-1207
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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