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Latinoamérica y el Caribe, se integran a la transición energética descarbonizada con el desarrollo de la energía eólica, fotovoltaica, solar thermal, geothermal and acceptance of electric cars with lithium batteries.
Even with the great benefits of each of these noble energy, a very particular, is growing by leaps and bounds in the two regions, such as the use of geothermal energy. This being a renewable natural process through which uses the heat generated in the center of the earth (magma) to produce steam at a temperature and pressure conditions selected, allowing you to push a system consisting of a steam turbine coupled an electric generator.
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As visible points, geothermal s found in geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, among others. Its main strength is that this technology is accessible 24 hours x 7 days a week, eliminating the problems of variability associated with other technologies such as solar and wind energy. Is a clean energy because the waste steam after generating electricity can be condensed and reinjected back into the reservoir, to start a new cycle of energy production. In addition to its versatility, it can produce electricity, provide hot water for industrial or indirect use by using geothermal heat pumps.
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This energy source is another great advantage, which is almost inexhaustible by the constant warming of the Earth's interior and obtaining fresh water and salt as a byproduct, and its impact for non-fuel use.
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in Central America Geothermal is the second most important renewable energy source in the region. To date there has been progress both in research and in resource development and exploitation is estimated that the exploitable potential of this resource in the Central American region is in the order of 5000 MW distributed among Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, in the case of Panama and Honduras, there are only preliminary estimates, but the similarity of the geological-tectonic with respect to their countries vecinos, indica que existen recursos potenciales para la generación de electricidad.
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Costa Rica, por ejemplo, ha iniciado la exploración de 2 yacimientos de vapor en el oeste del país, con el objetivo de instalar allí las plantas geotérmicas Las Palias II y Borinquen. Estiman invertir 1.5 millones de dólares en los materiales necesarios para realizar 10 perforaciones exploratorias, que pueden alcanzar hasta 3.000 metros. Se estima que su potencial geotérmico es de 865 MW. Guatemala es otro referente de nación geotérmica, que apunta a generar el 60% de sus necesidades energéticas mediante plantas geotérmicas para el 2022. El Salvador ya posee dos importantes centrales geotérmicas: una en Berlín, Usulután y la segunda en Ahuachapán, la cual aporto el 26% (180 megavatios), del consumo total energético de esa nación. En Nicaragua, en materia geotérmica, inicio la primera etapa que contempla la perforación de pozos de reinyección de agua y pozos que producen suficiente vapor para la generación energética, la edificación de torres de enfriamiento, una planta para distribuir la energía y la instalación de turbinas, estas actividades son parte del proyecto San Jacinto Tizate, ejecutado por Polaris Energy de Nicaragua, que aspira a generar con sus dos turbinas 72 megavatios.
Latinoamérica y el Caribe, se integran a la transición energética descarbonizada con el desarrollo de la energía eólica, fotovoltaica, solar thermal, geothermal and acceptance of electric cars with lithium batteries.
Even with the great benefits of each of these noble energy, a very particular, is growing by leaps and bounds in the two regions, such as the use of geothermal energy. This being a renewable natural process through which uses the heat generated in the center of the earth (magma) to produce steam at a temperature and pressure conditions selected, allowing you to push a system consisting of a steam turbine coupled an electric generator.
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As visible points, geothermal s found in geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, among others. Its main strength is that this technology is accessible 24 hours x 7 days a week, eliminating the problems of variability associated with other technologies such as solar and wind energy. Is a clean energy because the waste steam after generating electricity can be condensed and reinjected back into the reservoir, to start a new cycle of energy production. In addition to its versatility, it can produce electricity, provide hot water for industrial or indirect use by using geothermal heat pumps.
.
This energy source is another great advantage, which is almost inexhaustible by the constant warming of the Earth's interior and obtaining fresh water and salt as a byproduct, and its impact for non-fuel use.
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in Central America Geothermal is the second most important renewable energy source in the region. To date there has been progress both in research and in resource development and exploitation is estimated that the exploitable potential of this resource in the Central American region is in the order of 5000 MW distributed among Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, in the case of Panama and Honduras, there are only preliminary estimates, but the similarity of the geological-tectonic with respect to their countries vecinos, indica que existen recursos potenciales para la generación de electricidad.
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Costa Rica, por ejemplo, ha iniciado la exploración de 2 yacimientos de vapor en el oeste del país, con el objetivo de instalar allí las plantas geotérmicas Las Palias II y Borinquen. Estiman invertir 1.5 millones de dólares en los materiales necesarios para realizar 10 perforaciones exploratorias, que pueden alcanzar hasta 3.000 metros. Se estima que su potencial geotérmico es de 865 MW. Guatemala es otro referente de nación geotérmica, que apunta a generar el 60% de sus necesidades energéticas mediante plantas geotérmicas para el 2022. El Salvador ya posee dos importantes centrales geotérmicas: una en Berlín, Usulután y la segunda en Ahuachapán, la cual aporto el 26% (180 megavatios), del consumo total energético de esa nación. En Nicaragua, en materia geotérmica, inicio la primera etapa que contempla la perforación de pozos de reinyección de agua y pozos que producen suficiente vapor para la generación energética, la edificación de torres de enfriamiento, una planta para distribuir la energía y la instalación de turbinas, estas actividades son parte del proyecto San Jacinto Tizate, ejecutado por Polaris Energy de Nicaragua, que aspira a generar con sus dos turbinas 72 megavatios.
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En el Caribe, las dos islas que constituyen la Federaciòn de San Cristòbal y Nieves han several geothermal reservoirs recently discovered that they would provide 50 MW of clean energy. As consumer needs are only 10 MW, these two islands are called to become the first country in the world with zero emissions. In addition to becoming energy self-sufficient country, St. Kitts and Nevis will export the surplus energy produced to other Caribbean nations.
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Also, Dominica, has initiated efforts in geothermal exploration in Soufriere. The results to date are favorable enough to encourage investors in developing projects of this type of energy. Santa performs the same activity Lucia, que en acuerdo con la compañía estadounidense Qualibou Energy desarrollan plantas geotérmicas que en conjunto tendrán una capacidad de 120 MW, suficiente para que la isla de 175,000 habitantes la use y la exporte. Alrededor de 1/3 de la energía generada se usara en la misma isla, el resto será exportada a su vecina Martinica por un cable submarino.
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En Suramérica, Chile posee un alto potencial geotérmico al encontrarse en el área de actividad volcánica conocida como Anillo de Fuego, en el Pacífico. La cual ha permitido iniciar actividades de exploración, con el sector privado para definir propuestas de inversión. Para ello, asigno en concesión 17 áreas geotérmicas a 9 empresas with an investment of more than 106 million dollars over the next 2 years. Like Colombia, is conducting feasibility studies in the area surrounding the volcano Nevado del Ruiz. The project, in principle, has a cost of $ 190 million and includes the completion of feasibility studies, environmental and financial, exploration drilling, production drilling, infrastructure adequacy of access, connection to the national transmission system , supply of equipment, plant construction and commercial operation.
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Another important source of geothermal South America, is found in Bolivia, in the Laguna Colorada, located in the Andean department of Potosí (southwest), bordering with Chile. With an estimated potential of 6500 megawatts (Mw), Ecuador looks like the power of geothermal energy as an option in the short term. To do so, the draft Carchi which is part of a binational plan to Colombia, because the site is on the border between the two countries. Peru's estimated potential to generate electricity with geothermal energy from hot springs, is about 3,000 megawatts (MW). This amount has been estimated by Japanese experts and announced that in the south of the country and began studies for the generation electricity in geothermal fields and Hot borate deposits in the department of Tacna. According to feasibility studies presented, the electricity generation potential of both fields is 150 Mw, 100 Mw and Hot borate deposits would provide 50 MW.
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estimated installed for the current year, the first geothermal power plant. This plant will be located in the unpopulated area in the Valle del Cura (Church) about 370 kilometers from the city and contribute to the electrical system of the province of San Juan 5 megawatts at an early stage, with an initial investment of 7 million U.S. $ 2 for exploratory tasks that start today and 5 million Construction of the plant. Also, to be announced immediate expansion in the second stage, up to increase power generation to 150 megawatts.
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In Venezuela, east of the country has the highest geothermal potential. An estimated energy generation in the order of 150 Mw. Since the first engineering have been initiated and there is a high interest from the private sector, national and international, to invest in the development of these energy plans.
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With geothermal energy, Latin America and the Caribbean are bundle up your child from the heat of Mother Nature. Everything indicates that we have unlimited power to develop and make us a great continent.
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clean energy to save the planet will be the watchword of the new century!
Also, Dominica, has initiated efforts in geothermal exploration in Soufriere. The results to date are favorable enough to encourage investors in developing projects of this type of energy. Santa performs the same activity Lucia, que en acuerdo con la compañía estadounidense Qualibou Energy desarrollan plantas geotérmicas que en conjunto tendrán una capacidad de 120 MW, suficiente para que la isla de 175,000 habitantes la use y la exporte. Alrededor de 1/3 de la energía generada se usara en la misma isla, el resto será exportada a su vecina Martinica por un cable submarino.
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En Suramérica, Chile posee un alto potencial geotérmico al encontrarse en el área de actividad volcánica conocida como Anillo de Fuego, en el Pacífico. La cual ha permitido iniciar actividades de exploración, con el sector privado para definir propuestas de inversión. Para ello, asigno en concesión 17 áreas geotérmicas a 9 empresas with an investment of more than 106 million dollars over the next 2 years. Like Colombia, is conducting feasibility studies in the area surrounding the volcano Nevado del Ruiz. The project, in principle, has a cost of $ 190 million and includes the completion of feasibility studies, environmental and financial, exploration drilling, production drilling, infrastructure adequacy of access, connection to the national transmission system , supply of equipment, plant construction and commercial operation.
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Another important source of geothermal South America, is found in Bolivia, in the Laguna Colorada, located in the Andean department of Potosí (southwest), bordering with Chile. With an estimated potential of 6500 megawatts (Mw), Ecuador looks like the power of geothermal energy as an option in the short term. To do so, the draft Carchi which is part of a binational plan to Colombia, because the site is on the border between the two countries. Peru's estimated potential to generate electricity with geothermal energy from hot springs, is about 3,000 megawatts (MW). This amount has been estimated by Japanese experts and announced that in the south of the country and began studies for the generation electricity in geothermal fields and Hot borate deposits in the department of Tacna. According to feasibility studies presented, the electricity generation potential of both fields is 150 Mw, 100 Mw and Hot borate deposits would provide 50 MW.
. Argentina
estimated installed for the current year, the first geothermal power plant. This plant will be located in the unpopulated area in the Valle del Cura (Church) about 370 kilometers from the city and contribute to the electrical system of the province of San Juan 5 megawatts at an early stage, with an initial investment of 7 million U.S. $ 2 for exploratory tasks that start today and 5 million Construction of the plant. Also, to be announced immediate expansion in the second stage, up to increase power generation to 150 megawatts.
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In Venezuela, east of the country has the highest geothermal potential. An estimated energy generation in the order of 150 Mw. Since the first engineering have been initiated and there is a high interest from the private sector, national and international, to invest in the development of these energy plans.
.
With geothermal energy, Latin America and the Caribbean are bundle up your child from the heat of Mother Nature. Everything indicates that we have unlimited power to develop and make us a great continent.
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clean energy to save the planet will be the watchword of the new century!
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