Geothermal resources, wherever existing,
can be utilised for power generation and as a source
of heat for space heating, greenhouse cultivation, cooking,
etc. at various places in the country. Geothermal energy
can effectively meet energy needs of the people. A detailed
report for the assessment of geothermal resource potential
for direct heat applications and power generation is
under preparation. Magneto-telluric investigations to
delineate sub-surface, geo-electric structure and evaluate
its geothermal significance are being carried out in
Tattapani geothermal area in Madhya Pradesh. Similar
investigations are being initiated for Puga geothermal
area also.
Objectives:
Harnessing of geothermal potential for direct heat
applications and for power generation at promising
geothermal sites
Activities:
Field studies/surveys for geothermal resource assessment
Infrastructure development
Demonstration
Training and manpower development
Ongoing Projects:
Magneto-telluric investigations in Tattapani geothermal
area in Madhya Pradesh
Magneto-telluric investigations in Puga geothermal
area in Ladakh region, Jammu & Kashmir
Achievements:
Geothermal Atlas of India, prepared by the Geological
Survey of India(GSI) gives information/data for more
than 300 geothermal potential sites. This Atlas is
being updated by GSI with MNES support
Applications of geothermal energy demonstrated for
small-scale power generation and thermal applications
Thrust Areas:
Creation of geothermal related data base and infrastructure
for the indigenous production of geothermal power
plants, equipment for deeper drilling of bore holes,
etc.
Geothermal resource and manpower development
Applications of geothermal energy for power generation
and in domestic, agricultural and industrial sectors
Potential Applications:
Power generation
Cooking
Space heating
Use in greenhouse cultivation
Crop drying
Contact:
Ministry of Non-Conventonal Energy Sources,
Govt. of India
Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: 91 11 2436 0707/ 2436 0404
Fax: 91 11 2436 1298
