The potential contribution of geothermal energy to electricity supply in Saudi Arabia
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Article Title | The potential contribution of geothermal energy to electricity supply in Saudi Arabia |
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ERA Journal ID | 42027 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chandrasekharam, D. (Author), Lashin, Aref (Author) and Arifi, Nassir Al (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sustainable Energy |
Journal Citation | 35 (9), pp. 824-833 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1478-6451 |
1478-646X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2014.950966 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14786451.2014.950966 |
Abstract | With increase in demand for electricity at 7.5% per year, the major concern of Saudi Arabia is the amount of CO2 being emitted. The country has the potential of generating 200 × 106 kWh from hydrothermal sources and 120 × 106 terawatt hour from Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) sources. In addition to electricity generation and desalination, the country has substantial source for direct application such as space cooling and heating, a sector that consumes 80% of the electricity generated from fossil fuels. Geothermal energy can offset easily 17 million kWh of electricity that is being used for desalination. At least a part of 181,000 Gg of CO2 emitted by conventional space cooling units can also be mitigated through ground-source heat pump technology immediately. Future development of EGS sources together with the wet geothermal systems will make the country stronger in terms of oil reserves saved and increase in exports. |
Keywords | geothermal energy, EGS, carbon dioxide, CDM, ground-source heat pump |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 419999. Other environmental sciences not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | King Saud University, Saudi Arabia |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5203/the-potential-contribution-of-geothermal-energy-to-electricity-supply-in-saudi-arabia
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