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India's Underground Power Potential - Vision or Reality? (Business Green)

(Courtesy CIA.gov)

Geothermal energy has a long history in Asia, with the first drill holes being dug in Java in 1926, but until recently it has been under-exploited. Recent developments aim to change this.

In particular, India, a country with vast and expanding energy needs, is looking at the possibilities that geothermal energy can unlock. For India, geothermal is an ideal energy source - low carbon, reliable and proven technology. Many Indian companies have experience with geothermal installations in other countries, such as Tata's recent work at Sorik Marapi in Indonesia.

The country also has significant geothermal resource. Estimates range up to 10 GW, which is significantly more than the current combined installed capacity of the three largest geothermal users, the US, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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