Socioeconomics and Geothermal Energy
- Key words
- Utility & Power; economics, socioeconomics, costs, employment, drilling, financing, exploration, royalties, payments, availability, capacity factor
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2006
- Session
- Utility & Power; Economics; employment; drilling; exploratio
- Language
- English
Abstract
This papers addresses the socioeconomic aspects of geothermal electrical generation, including costs, economic impacts and contributions, and employment. Wherever possible, comparisons are provided between geothermal and other electricity sources.
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