Geothermal Electricity Production for Electricity Providers
This geothermal power plant in Nevada has a capacity of 12 megawatts.
The following resources will provide you with more information on geothermal electricity production. If you are unfamiliar with this technology, see the introduction to geothermal electricity production.
Research, Development and Deployment
NREL Geothermal Technologies Program
Focuses on geothermal energy systems research and testing, specializing in advanced power plant systems, small-scale power plants, and direct-use performance.
U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program
Features about its geothermal energy R&D including:
U.S. Department of Energy Green Power Network
Provides news on green power markets and utility green pricing programs—both domestic and international.
Sandia National Laboratories: Geothermal Research Department
Provides information on geothermal well construction technologies.
Oregon Institute of Technology: Geo-Heat Center
Provides information to consultants, developers, potential users, and the general public about geothermal energy, including:
Geothermal Energy Association
Promotes the development and utilization of geothermal resources, including an industry forum.
Geothermal Resources Council
Provides a comprehensive database library of geothermal publications, and information on its workshops and membership opportunities.
International Geothermal Association
Features information on the installed generating capacity for country's around the world, as well as information on its membership and conferences.
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's Connecting to the Grid Program
Provides news and resources for utilities developing interconnection rules for renewable energy systems.
Analysis and Planning
NREL Geothermal Technology Analysis Models and Tools
Provides strategic information to clients focused on facilitating renewable energy technologies in electricity markets.
NREL Renewable Electric Plant Information System
Features a database of comprehensive information on grid-connected renewable electric generation plants in the United States.
Publications
U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program: Publications
The following publications are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
- The Status and Future of Geothermal Electric Power (PDF 472 KB)
- Geothermal Power Generation: A Primer on Low-Temperature, Small-Scale Applications (PDF 60 KB)
- Opportunities for Small Geothermal Power Projects (PDF 59 KB)
- Small Geothermal Power Plants: Design, Performance, and Economics (PDF 181 KB)
- Small Geothermal Power Project Examples (PDF 9.87 MB).
