Geothermal Energy

Introduction

Geothermal resources, wherever existing, can be utilised for power generation and as a source of heat for space heating, greenhouse cultivation, cooking, etc. at various places in the country. Geothermal energy can effectively meet energy needs of the people. A detailed report for the assessment of geothermal resource potential for direct heat applications and power generation is under preparation. Magneto-telluric investigations to delineate sub-surface, geo-electric structure and evaluate its geothermal significance are being carried out in Tattapani geothermal area in Madhya Pradesh. Similar investigations are being initiated for Puga geothermal area also.

Objectives

• Harnessing of geothermal potential for direct heat applications and for power generation at promising geothermal sites

Activities

• Field studies/surveys for geothermal resource assessment
• Infrastructure development
• Demonstration
• Training and manpower development

Ongoing Projects

• Magneto-telluric investigations in Tattapani geothermal area in Madhya Pradesh
• Magneto-telluric investigations in Puga geothermal area in Ladakh region, Jammu & Kashmir

Achievements

• Geothermal Atlas of India, prepared by the Geological Survey of India(GSI) gives information/data for more than 300 geothermal potential sites. This Atlas is being updated by GSI with MNES support
• Applications of geothermal energy demonstrated for small-scale power generation and thermal applications

Thrust Areas

• Creation of geothermal related data base and infrastructure for the indigenous production of geothermal power plants, equipment for deeper drilling of bore holes, etc.
• Geothermal resource and manpower development
• Applications of geothermal energy for power generation and in domestic, agricultural and industrial sectors

Potential Applications

• Power generation
• Cooking
• Space heating
• Use in greenhouse cultivation
• Crop drying

For further information please contact

Ministry of Non-Conventonal Energy Sources,
Govt. of India
Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: 91 11 2436 0707/ 2436 0404
Fax: 91 11 2436 1298