Heat Map Shows Great Potential for U.S.
By Dave Reynolds on February 15, 2007 3:35 AM | Permalink
An illustration from the Geothermal Energy Association shows the estimated earth temperatures at a depth of 6 kilometers (about 4 miles). Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. According to the GEA, existing geothermal power technology can produce electricity from resources at temperatures as low as 90 degrees Celsius.
Tags: GEA, Geothermal Capacity/Sustainability, heat map, Research, Spotlight on New England
