2008 Geothermal Technologies Market Report

Cross, J. ; Freeman, J.

关键词: COST;    CURRENTS;    ECONOMICS;    EMPLOYMENT;    ENERGY;    ENVIRONMENT;    FINANCING;    GEOTHERMAL ENERGY;    GEOTHERMAL INDUSTRY;    HEAT PUMPS;    INVESTMENT;    LEGISLATION;    MARKET;    POTENTIALS;    POWER GENERATION;    USES GEOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM;    JONATHAN CROSS;    GEOTHERMAL;    ELECTRIC GENERATION;    GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS;    GEOTHERMAL POLICY;    NATIONAL RENEWABLES POLICY;    GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION;    RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCING;    INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT;    Energy Analysis;   

DOI  :  10.2172/979824
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102009-2864
PID  :  OSTI ID: 979824
Others  :  TRN: US201012%%1171

学科分类：再生能源与代替技术

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report describes market-wide trends for the geothermal industry throughout 2008 and the beginning of 2009. It begins with an overview of the U.S. DOE's Geothermal Technology Program's (GTP's) involvement with the geothermal industry and recent investment trends for electric generation technologies. The report next describes the current state of geothermal power generation and activity within the United States, costs associated with development, financing trends, an analysis of the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and a look at the current policy environment. The report also highlights trends regarding direct use of geothermal energy, including geothermal heat pumps (GHPs). The final sections of the report focus on international perspectives, employment and economic benefits from geothermal energy development, and potential incentives in pending national legislation.