The future of geothermal energy in West Africa : enhanced geothermal systems solutions
Ibe, Victor (2012)
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012061212540
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012061212540
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In the last two decades, the energy situation in West Africa has received rather negative remarks in terms of output quality and environmental friendliness. The problems of in- termittent power supply and unavailability, especially in the rural areas, are on the rise as population increases and service quality drops.
This study analyses geothermal energy for the sake of basic understanding in order to shed more light on Enhanced Geothermal Systems as a preferred option, reviewing the possible challenges and viability of a project of this nature in the region. The present energy status is considered in more detail, together with reasons underlying it. More so, it reflects on the past, present and future trends to give an idea of what the actual future would look like depending on the choices we make today.
This study analyses geothermal energy for the sake of basic understanding in order to shed more light on Enhanced Geothermal Systems as a preferred option, reviewing the possible challenges and viability of a project of this nature in the region. The present energy status is considered in more detail, together with reasons underlying it. More so, it reflects on the past, present and future trends to give an idea of what the actual future would look like depending on the choices we make today.