Technology Development
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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