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Research and Markets: Discover Current Geothermal Capacity for Direct Use in All Countries Using Geothermal Energy Inside The Geothermal Energy Report 2006

Posted on: Thursday, 15 June 2006, 12:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38270) has announced the addition of The Geothermal Energy Report - Direct Use and Power Generation Ed 3 2006 to their offering.

-- Geothermal heat is a significant provider of energy in a small

number of countries, especially those located in regions

subject to earthquakes and volcanoes

-- The report contains profiles of the 19 countries with

significant usage of geothermal energy, and focuses on the

seven main geothermal generators

-- It has information about low-temperature direct use of

geothermal energy

-- Also high temperature power generation technologies and

capacity and the three principal power generating technologies

developed are outlined

-- Details of geothermal generation are given, together with the

current geothermal capacity for direct use and power

generation in all countries using geothermal energy

-- All geothermal power plants in the world are listed, with

their age, capacity and technology

-- New plants and closures up to 2004 or 2005 are provided where

available

-- The report contains a detailed analysis of capital costs and

O&M costs, compared with other generating technologies

-- The report profiles the main developers in the geothermal

market and lists 74 companies (with address, telephone and

fax) of manufacturing equipment and components in this

specialised industry

Key Findings

-- Only high temperature geothermal energy is used to generate

electricity, at low temperatures it can be exploited directly

for other purposes

-- Usage is different from country to country and while some can

and do generate up to 20% of their power geothermally, many

cannot use it for generation

-- Geothermal power projects are characterised by high capital

investment for exploration, drilling wells and installation of

plant, but low operating costs because of the low marginal

cost of fuel

-- The technology is driven by the need to reduce dependence on

their energy sources and for environmental reasons

-- Where available, geothermal energy gives countries an

advantage in the world energy markets, through lack of

dependence on imports

-- Geothermal power generation is a growth market in a select

number of countries

-- Geothermal power is an important component of regional

integrated or distributed energy systems, providing base load

power, in countries with high geothermal resources and

regional environmental plans

Reasons to Read:

-- Gain insight in to a small but important niche market

-- Understand the locations where the development will take place

-- Look at investment opportunities and markets to sell plant and

services

Contents are as follows:- I. Executive Summary II. Introduction to geothermal energy III. Overview of geothermal energy capacity IV. Geothermal power industry V. Geothermal generation costs VI. Global plant capacity VII. Asia IX. Central America and Caribbean X. Africa XI. Sources and Acknowledgements XII. Geothermal manufacturers List of Figures List of Tables

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38270

Source: Business Wire

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