Direct Use in Hawaii: Perspectives and Prospects
- Key words
- Direct Use; Economics; USA; Hawaii; Puna; Annual Reports; Case Histories; Applications; Assessment; Project Forecast
- Location
- Hawaii
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1990
- Session
- Direct use; Economics; Financing; Operations management
- Language
- English
Abstract
A public laboratory, Noi'i O Puna, was established in Hawaii to support direct use research in 1985, tapping the previously unutilized heat in brines from the HGP-A well. Two rounds of small grants were offered to entrepreneurs. With the closure of the HGP-A power plant in late 1989, Noi'i O Puna is expanding its facilities. When the HGP-A well is back in service, Noi'i O Puna will be ale to support additional research and development projects, as well as precommerical ventures. Direct use industries which support existing agricultural activities in the region have good potential.
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