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Geothermal
Energy
Introduction
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
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