We are assembled today to discuss the opportunities and challenges for expanding the sales of geothermally-generated electric power in a competitive utility market. First, however, I would like to note that growth in geothermal sales might not be a germane topic were it not for the early...

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 embraces andimplements many of the actions recommended by thePresident in the National Energy Strategy. Independentgeothermal power producers may be direct beneficiariesof 1) further deregulation of IPPs through theirexemption from the provisions of the Public...

A simple method for enhancing geothermal resource exploration is proposed. This utilizes iterated function systems (IFS). Both the hardware and software packages are readily available.

A net energy analysis (NEA) of three different residential solar pond scenarios is performed. A single home, a complex of twenty homes and a community system with district heating are considered. The designs considered, Rabl-Nielsen and Krass-LaViale, are studied for locations in Columbus, Ohio...

A net energy analysis (NEA) of the Solar Power Satellite System is performed. Two options are compared using either silicon (Si) or gallium-aluminum-arsenide (Ga-Al-As) photovoltaic cells. The analysis is based on the DOE/NASA reference system. Maintenance and material energy costs are...

If dispersed solar energy systems are to become widely used, it is necessary that there be a harmonious interfacing with utilities. This paper summarizes discussions held during a series of workshops between 27 March and 11 May 1978. Representatives from utilities, solar manufacturers and public...