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Advanced condenser from NREL boosts power plant output
In Colorado, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has produced a case study discussing its development of advanced direct-contact condenser (ADCC) technology to condense spent steam more effectively. NREL drew upon previous condenser research related to ocean thermal energy conversion to develop the technology, which, when implemented, increased power production efficiency in Unit 11 by [...]
Nobao drops a second IPO plan
In New York, Nobao Renewable Energy Holdings Ltd. withdrew its regulatory filings for an initial public offering for the second time, presumably because of general market conditions. The company, which builds geo-exchange systems in China, filed to offer up to $300 million in American depositary shares earlier in May but later reduced those terms. The [...]
Distributed geothermal could add to California electric supply, with feed-in help
In California, a study done in 2008 by engineering consultant Black & Veatch for the California Energy Commission found that small, geographically dispersed geothermal power plants could provide 7% of the state’s electricity supply. And with newly elected Governor Jerry Brown, the talk has turned to feed-in tariffs to spur development. While in the running [...]
Tulsa development will get geothermal heat source
In Oklahoma, the the Brady Arts and Greenwood Districts in Tulsa are getting a $110.5 million facelift that includes $8 million to convert a former parking lot into a park, complete with a geothermal field. “The Park on Brady” will be an urban green space with gardens, a pavilion, stage, fountain and cafe. The drilling [...]
GEA sets first ever geothermal summit
In Washington D.C., the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has announced the first ever National Geothermal Summit. The event will be held Tuesday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. The summit is for GEA members, companies, and individuals in the geothermal industry with industry experts [...]
Pegmatite Mountain project finds opposition
In Alaska, the Inside Passage Electrical Cooperative (IPEC) and Alaska native corporation Sealaska are looking at a Pegmatite Mountain site for potential geothermal development. However, the city of Tenakee Springs is moving to block the move. Tenakee says it is not practical for them and that they are already looking at hydro power sources. There [...]
Opinion: Clean power for China is the opportunity of a lifetime
Writing for fastcompany.com, Glenn Croston says “China needs energy, but it needs to be clean. There are solutions for China’s challenges, and U.S. entrepreneurs may find the opportunity of a lifetime in providing solutions for these urgent problems. China is investing billions of dollars in high-speed rail, solar power, and wind. Innovative energy solutions like [...]
Reservoir points Minerals to spin-out with private placement
In Canada, Reservoir Capital Corp. said that Reservoir Minerals Inc. has completed a non-brokered private placement financing with aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $9.6 million. The move is aimed at a spin-out of Minerals and making Reservoir Capital Corp. a step closer to becoming a pure-play renewable energy company. Miles Thompson, Chairman of Reservoir Capital, [...]
Joint venture starts Indonesian geothermal exploration
In Indonesia, India’s Tata Power Co. and Australia’s Origin Energy Ltd. have begun exploration in Indonesia aimed at developing geothermal power plants. Tata Power, Origin and PT Supraco Indonesia in Sept. 2010 won the concession in northern Sumatra, which may yield as much as 300 MW of geothermal generating capacity. The group will begin plant [...]
Earth Heat Resources starts Argentine feasibility study
In Argentina, Earth Heat Resources has begun the first phase in a feasibility study for the fast track development of a 15 MW geothermal plant at its Copahue Project. The company will split the study into two successive phases, with phase A being a concept screening to agree on a viable technical solution, and Phase [...]
