﷽ Renewable Power Theme: Alignment; Circular Economy; Governance; Sustainability; Technology Since 2009 Our Research Focus Resilient, Affordable, Sustainable, Clean Energy Resources Energy Transitions: Geothermal; Solar; Water; Wind; Current Research Theme: Agro-Energy Integration with Renewable Energy Transition Deliverable: Regional Clusters (Trade and Productive Capacity) All images and hyperlinks open in new window Renewable Energy Supply Chain Strategy Project Focus: Geothermal Energy Supply Chain Purpose: Support Communities with Skills Development Programs to align technology with market needs Products: Components of Geophysical Equipment; Turbines; Electrolysis; Generator Sets; Feed Pumps; Condenser Fan Systems; Air Filters; Air-Cooled Condensers; Heat Exchangers; Preheater; Vaporizer Sets Grid Modernization Initiative Program Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions Product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Renewable Energy Deployment: Geothermal Geothermal Resource is unique in its Formation, each with its own Chemical Composition; Depth; Enthalpy; Temperature (CCDET); and Integrated Design. As of 2020, Geothermal Energy capacity has grown to 15,950 MWe, and 95,098 GWh of electricity produced in 29 countries. These power plants operate with an average capacity factor of 73%, many of them “on-line” over 95% of the time, providing almost continuous base-load power. (Source: Oregon Institute of Technology; John W. Lund; January 2022-SSRN Electronic Journal; DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4059005) Geothermal Energy is virtually emission-free, renewable energy resource generated from geothermal natural underground reservoirs of hot water; miles beneath the earth surface, heated by Magma. The Steam and Brine produced from these underground reservoirs is used to run turbines to produce electricity. The slow decay of radioactive particles in the earth's core produces geothermal energy; a process that happens all the times; in all the rocks; across the Earth’s surface. Priority Project: AGRO-Pharma Regional Clusters Precision Agriculture Deployment Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (ARS) AGRO-Pharma Turnkey Solution Engineering; Procurement; Commissioning; Project Life Support How Center Pivot Irrigation System (CPIS) Work? CPIS uses Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing Satellite Images; Real-time Data and Software to create Topographic Maps of the target lands. Imagery Data is then used to calculate the CPIS Charge Head of the Pump Station and the Pipe Pressure of the Water Transfer System (WTS) according to the Water Application Rate (WAR) of the Center Pivot or Lateral Move System. In order to distribute the precise quantity of Water, a system of sprinklers moves on wheeled towers in a circular pattern. CPIS Component Production Standards (including): ISO 9001:2008 & ASTM A 123/123m-02 Country Case Study: Saudi Arabia Energy & Water Source: Geothermal Case Study Geothermal Power Plant Construction Generating Capacity (USA) of
Renewable Energy Projects Source: U.S. DoE NREL
Comparison Levelized Cost of Energy Conventional vs Renewable Energy Source: U.S. DoE NREL U.S. Geothermal Power
Production by State DOE’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) The first 250-kilowatt Geothermal Power Plant came online near Pisa, Italy during 1913, geothermal electricity production has grown steadily, tapping a reliable, nearly inexhaustible reserve of hydrothermal systems where fluid, heat, and permeability intersect naturally in the subsurface. (Source: U.S. DoE) Underlying Technologies Binary; Combined Cycle; Conventional Steam; Integrated Two-Level Units to harvest abundant underground Natural Resource of Geothermal Energy. Industrial Market · Dry Steam Plants use steam directly from a geothermal reservoir to turn generator turbines. The first geothermal power plant was built in 1904 in Tuscany, Italy, where natural steam erupted from the earth. · Flash Steam Plants take high-pressure hot water from deep inside the earth and convert it to steam to drive generator turbines. When the steam cools, it condenses to water and is injected back into the ground to be used again. Most geothermal power plants are flash steam plants. · Binary Cycle Power Plants transfer the heat from geothermal hot water to another liquid. The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam, which is used to drive a generator turbine. Commercial & Residential Markets Energy Efficient and Cost Effective According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Geothermal Heat Pumps are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective systems for heating and cooling buildings. All types of buildings, including homes, office buildings, schools, and hospitals, can use geothermal heat pumps. Focused Markets Depending on its characteristics, Geothermal Energy can be utilized across Industrial; Commercial; and Residential sectors. Geothermal energy offers important benefits, including Grid Stability; Greater Diversity of Affordable Energy Options; Efficient Heating and Cooling; Key Technology and Workforce Pathways from oil and gas to renewable geothermal development; and Lower Carbon Emissions. Geothermal Energy is Indigenous; Renewable; Affordable; Clean; Virtually Emission-free Constant; and Reliable Energy Resource. Geothermal Energy is heat derived within the sub-surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carry the geothermal energy to the Earth’s surface. The slow decay of radioactive particles in the earth's core produces geothermal energy; a process that happens all the times; in all the rocks; across the Earth’s surface. Case Study Geothermal Power Plant in USA Video Credit: https://www.ormat.com/ About: The Steamboat Hills Complex is located in Washoe County, Nevada on both
public and privately leased and owned lands. The complex is comprised of six
power plants (84 MW) utilizing binary systems and both air & water cooling. (Commissioned
1992, last upgrade 2020). View the Steamboat Hills Economic Impact Report here (Source: https://www.ormat.com/) Geothermal Technology The
first 250-kilowatt Geothermal Power Plant came online near Pisa, Italy during
1913, geothermal electricity production has grown steadily, tapping a reliable,
nearly inexhaustible reserve of hydrothermal systems where fluid, heat, and
permeability intersect naturally in the subsurface. (Source:
U.S. DoE) While the amount of conventional hydrothermal power worldwide has reached nearly 12 gigawatts, more resources can be accessed through next-generation technologies i.e. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The first ever Commercial-Scale EGS was commissioned during April 2013, connecting tomorrow’s technology to the U.S. electrical grid today and setting the stage for future growth of geothermal power. How Does Geothermal Energy Work? Video Credit: https://www.eavor.com/ Our Research Focus - Since 1996 Geothermal Group Focus Lawful Technology Commercialization Read More About MUGHALS... Focal Contact: pgd.mrc@themughals.net Below: Downloadable Reference Source Reports Links |