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Low Enthalpy Geothermal Resource Development in India
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 8th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, Oct 2015, Volume 2015, p.1 - 5
Abstract
Oil and gas have a head start on various other forms of energy. They are easily transported, easily converted and, in today’s market still relatively available. But due to its exhaustible nature, more attention is now needed to develop alternative non-conventional energy sources in parallel to keep the energy requirements going. It is in this context that the geothermal resources stands out as a promising long term salvation due to its bounty in nature among various non-conventional energy sources in India. Nearly 10,000 MWe power generation potential has been estimated from the total geothermal resource base in India and it can be used for space heating and cooling, heating of green houses for cultivation, cooking etc. especially in the high altitude and the colder regions. Geothermal springs are also used for balenotherapy and the promotion of tourism in several countries of the world. Electricity can be generated from geothermal fluids where higher temperatures are available with the help of binary power plants based upon the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC).