Abstract
Geothermal energy represents the largest U.S. energy resource base and already provides an important contribution to our nation's energy needs. This overview looks at the basic science behind the various geothermal technologies and provides information on DOE Geothermal Energy Program activities and accomplishments.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 28 |
State | Published - 1995 |
Bibliographical note
Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy LaboratoryNREL Publication Number
- NREL/MK-20552
Other Report Number
- DOE/GO-10095-193
Keywords
- direct use
- geopressured brines
- heat pumps
- hot dry rock
- hydrothermal
- magma
- power generation