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Geothermal Industry Partnerships Push the Innovation Envelope (RenewableEnergyWorld)

A representative from Baldor explains how it's direct drive cooling tower motor helps to reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of the heat rejection system that are critical to the economic success of low-temperature geothermal plants like Neal Hot Springs.

(Courtesy Baldor)

Geothermal energy is a clean, green, renewable source of power that faces challenges regarding costs and project timelines. One company has found a way to improve the margins by adopting innovative technology to help achieve higher efficiencies, reduce maintenance costs and improve the reliability of 30 condenser fans at its geothermal power plant in the Oregon desert.

The Neal Hot Springs 22-MW geothermal power plant near Vale, Oregon, began operation in November 2012. The project was developed by Boise, Idaho-based U.S. Geothermal Inc.

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