Geothermal news: African project funding

How Canada Went Geothermal, and How the US Will, Too

Jay Egg

June 24, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Ontario is going geothermal. The U.S. is shortly behind, and here’s why: Geothermal heat pumps provide the only reasonable solution to heating without combustion. Full Article

Armenia Begins Drilling for Major Geothermal Station

Vladislav Vorotnikov

June 27, 2016 | Post Your Comment

In the second half of June, Armenia launched reconnaissance drilling of geothermal wells near Kyarkyar City in the southern part the country, according to a recent statement from Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Armenia Hayk Harutyunyan. Full Article

More African Countries Embrace Geothermal Power, Receive $37M in Funding

Maina Waruru

June 23, 2016 | Post Your Comment

The tiny East African countries of Rwanda, Djibouti and the Union of Comoros have joined the African league of geothermal power producers, in a field still dominated by Kenya after applying and ... Full Article

Idemitsu to Begin Drilling Survey for Fukushima Geothermal Plan

Chisaki Watanabe and Emi Urabe

June 27, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Idemitsu Kosan Co., a Japanese refiner, is set to begin drilling surveys for a geothermal project in Fukushima with 10 other Japanese companies, highlighting efforts to promote clean energy in the prefecture after an earthquake in 2011 Full Article

Hot Springs and Tradition Stymie Japan’s Geothermal Ambition

Chisaki Watanabe

June 21, 2016 | Post Your Comment

With centuries of tradition on their side, Japan’s horde of naked bathers remain unmoved by the island nation’s bid to tap a rich reserve of power equivalent to about 20 nuclear reactors. Full Article

Raising Our Game in Clean Energy Innovation

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

June 27, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Recently I traveled to San Francisco to participate in international efforts to meet the challenge of climate change and accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Full Article

What Will the Brexit Mean for Europe’s Clean Energy Future?

Haresh Patel

June 27, 2016 | Post Your Comment

How an independent United Kingdom will affect the European Union’s chances of meeting reduced carbon goals. Full Article

Natural Gas: Bridge or Barrier to a Clean Energy Future?

Joel B. Stronberg

June 24, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Much has been made of the use of natural gas as a bridge to a clean renewable energy economy. The primary argument in support of natural gas is the fact Full Article

US Environmental Protection Agency Moves Forward with Clean Energy Incentive Program, Includes Geothermal and Hydropower

Renewable Energy World Editors

June 17, 2016 | Post Your Comment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released additional details for public comment about the optional Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), Full Article

Toshiba Eyes Expanding Its Geothermal Business Beyond Turbines

Chisaki Watanabe

June 16, 2016 | Post Your Comment

Toshiba Corp., the world’s biggest supplier of turbines used to produce electricity from the heat trapped underground, will expand its geothermal power business into operation and maintenance services Full Article

Leveraging Live Video Broadcast Technology to Streamline Renewable Energy Site Management

Doug Bogan

June 28, 2016 | Post Your Comment

In the renewable energy industry, many companies worldwide find that distances between offices and installation sites pose a significant challenge for surveying and project management. Full Article