Efforts are on by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and TSGenco to tap geothermal energy from the hot water springs in the forests around Pagideru and Khammamthogu villages in Pinapaka assembly constituency of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.
To tap the geothermal energy from hot water springs in Pagideru and Khammamthogu, wells are proposed to be dug a mile deep underground for accessing steam and hot water. These can be used to drive turbines connected to electricity generators.
Scientists of the Geological Survey of India have already conducted a survey and dug over 10 bore wells. They found plenty of hot water underground, which they feel can be tapped for producing geothermal energy. SCCL has come forward to invest in the project and T Genco will extend all technical support to it. SCCL will spend `1.5 crore to produce 20 kilowatt power on a pilot basis.
