Geothermal Developments in Developing Countries and Impact of Geothermal Training at Auckland

Abstract

The impact of training offered by the Geothermal Institute (University of Auckland), future training demands, and present and future geothermal developments in developing countries were assessed by the 1983 Training Comparing results of the 1983 Mission with those of similar Mission undertaken in 1980 showed that: The capacity of installed geothermal power plants in eight developing countries has increased from 475 in 1980 to in 1983; an additional capacity of 565 was under construction. The documented total number of geothermal professionals has increased from about 400 in 1980 (12 countries) to about 1400 in 1983 (16 countries). About 300 of the 1400 professionals had received training overseas; 103 of the 300 professionals were trained in Auckland between 1979 and 1983. Demand for geothermal training in 1983 was higher (about 65%) than that in 1980. About 70% of all ex-students trained Auckland were working full time in geothermal projects in 1983; 90% all employers stated that the aim of the Auckland Course was adequate and 70% said that the performance of the fellows had significantly increased.