U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Geothermal Technologies Program

Technology Development

Retrofit of a new direct contact condenser at The Geysers

When developing geothermal technology, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Program seeks to:

• Improve knowledge of basic phenomena
• Improve drilling and exploration techniques
• Improve designs
• Improve components and develop better generators

DOE geothermal technology development covers three areas:

• Geothermal resource development
• Enhanced geothermal systems technology
• Geothermal system development