Geothermal Electricity

Explore the world of geothermal electricity in this 30-minute Stanford University lecture. Delve into the fundamentals of geothermal power generation, including capacity factors and various types of geothermal systems. Examine real-world examples like The Geysers in California and learn about flash and binary cycle technologies. Discover the global geothermal potential and cutting-edge developments in Enhanced Geothermal Systems, with a focus on the Utah FORGE project. Gain insights into industry involvement, such as Google's interest in hot geothermal, and analyze growth trends in this renewable energy sector.