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Global geothermal : market and technology assessment /
Geothermal energy - a clean and reliable source of heat and electricity - will play a critical role in the clean energy transition alongside other renewable energy sources. Geothermal resources are widely available in areas with volcanic activity, as well as in sedimentary basins. With the recent ac...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores Corporativos: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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[Abu Dhabi] : [Hague] :
International Renewable Energy Agency ; International Geothermal Association,
[2023]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Geothermal energy - a clean and reliable source of heat and electricity - will play a critical role in the clean energy transition alongside other renewable energy sources. Geothermal resources are widely available in areas with volcanic activity, as well as in sedimentary basins. With the recent accelerated deployment of variable power from wind and solar photovoltaic, geothermal can contribute to the stabilisation of electricity grids. In addition, geothermal energy technology has evolved beyond its focus on the electricity market to encompass a broader range of applications within the energy sector, including for sustainable heating and cooling. These attributes make geothermal a cost-effective and weather-independent source of renewable energy. Electricity generation from geothermal energy has grown at a modest rate of around 3.5% annually, reaching a total installed capacity of approximately 15.96 gigawatts electric (GWe) in 2021. Geothermal still accounts for a mere 0.5% of renewables-based installed capacity for electricity generation, and heating and cooling, globally. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (135 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-135). |
| ISBN: | 9781523151929 1523151927 |