Direct Use of Geothermal Energy for Low Cost and No Pollution Manufacturing in Kenya

Abstract

Direct uses of geothermal energy provide a new paradigm and opportunity to exhaustively realize the benefits of a green economy for developing countries with high geothermal potential such as Kenya.

Manufacturing using geothermal resources ensures a stable supply of clean energy for industries, thereby greatly reducing manufacturing costs while giving a geographical advantage by using the energy at source. This leads to in situ creation of products for a global market with relatively cheap costs. Third party professional management of both resources relives the end user of the troubles associated with an inefficient energy delivery system allowing them to concentrate on manufacturing at a predictable cost of energy.

This paper presents a useful approach to designing geothermal industrial parks that can utilize the direct energy of steam after electricity production. It outlines some of the opportunities available as well as benefits that can be accrued if such systems are used.