Geothermal Technologies News

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Dec. 13, 2021

College Students Team Up To Design Real-Life Geothermal Concepts

Join the NREL-administered Geothermal Collegiate Competition to win $50,000 in cash prizes this spring.

Oct. 15, 2021

Looking at Geothermal Energy Through an International Lens

From Iceland to Alaska to France, NREL geoscientist Amanda Kolker has studied geothermal energy all around the world. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in geology, Kolker went to study volcano and glacier interactions in Iceland but was quickly distracted by Iceland's vast geothermal energy systems.

Aug. 30, 2021

In Geothermal Collegiate Competition, Students Compete Using Heat Beneath Our Feet

The winners of the Spring 2021 Geothermal Collegiate Competition were announced.

July 21, 2021

Using Direct Lithium Extraction To Secure U.S. Supplies

NREL is driving innovation in geothermal lithium extraction through research, expertise, and prize incentives.

July 14, 2021

News Release: New NREL Report Details Current State and Vast Future Potential of U.S. Geothermal Power and Heat

A new publication from NREL showcases the current state of geothermal energy use in the United States and provides an outlook to a future where geothermal power and heat can play a key role in the national transition to a renewable, decarbonized energy system.

Feb. 18, 2021

Students Shed Light on Deep-Down Geothermal Benefits in Infographic Design Challenge

The Fall 2020 Geothermal Design Challenge asked students to tackle an important communications task—create infographics and data visualization to foster understanding of geothermal energy, broadly communicate its benefits, and help overcome key non-technical barriers to geothermal development.

Jan. 22, 2021

U.S. Department of Energy and NREL Launch Spring 2021 Geothermal Collegiate Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Office today announced the launch of the Spring 2021 Geothermal Collegiate Competition, managed by NREL.

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