Wednesday, November 18, 2015

USA, Hawaii: A History of Development at Puna Geothermal Venture

The past and future of geothermal energy on the Big Island (KITV)

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The breath of the earth harnessed to power our homes. You may not realize geothermal power has been a part of Hawaii's energy grid for decades.  It sparked grand plans and protests over its future here.

On the surface, Puna Geothermal looks like labyrinth of pipes -- a complex grid of green.  Below the surface, plunging vertical tunnel grabbing the power of a restless earth.

"We're tapping into resources that have been there for quite a while already," said PGV Operations Manager Ron Quesada.

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