Geothermal Power
The range of geothermal resources that exist worldwide provides the opportunity for countries to leverage the resources available and apply them at a large or small scale. From direct use, to electricity generation, to heating and cooling, geothermal sources can meet a host of energy needs through a renewable resource. Geothermal energy is an underused heat and power resource that provides a reliable, low greenhouse gas alternative to conventional sources. Countries have employed an array of mandates, incentives and deployment programs to promote the use of geothermal power sources. This page provides access to technical resources that policymakers can use to inform the design and implementation of policies and programs to advance deployment of geothermal technologies.
Resources CESC
Deployment Data
Publication
A New Scheme for the Promotion of Renewable Energies in Developing Countries: The Renewable Energy Regulated Purchase Tariff
Sources:
European Commission
Alliance for Rural Electrification
PhotoVoltaic Technology Platform
Deployment Data
Publication
Tools and Websites
Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (Website)
Sources:
Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate
Publication
Tools and Websites
Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy (Website)
Sources:
Ashden
Publication
Background Study: Developing a Legal Instrument for Gender Assessments in Energy Infrastructure Planning and Development within ECOWAS
Sources:
ECOWAS Observatory for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
Publication
Tools and Websites
Training Materials
BASE Renewable Energy Training Kits
Sources:
United Nations
Publication
Tools and Websites
Clean Power Success Stories (Website)
Sources:
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
Deployment Data
Policy Data
Publication
Tools and Websites
Clean Energy Project Interactive Map
Sources:
reegle
Publication
Tools and Websites
Training Materials
Climate and Energy Webcasts
Sources:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Publication
Tools and Websites
Training Materials
ClimateTechWiki: A Clean Energy Platform (Website)
Sources:
United Nations
Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs
Energy Research Center of the Netherlands
Joint Implementation Network
University of Edinburgh
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership
Publication
Cost-competitive renewable power generation:Potential across South East Europe
Sources:
International Renewable Energy Agency
Date:
1 January 2017
Tools and Websites
Cost of Renewable Energy Technology Options
Sources:
United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Tools and Websites
Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool (CREST)
Sources:
United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Policy Data
Publication
Tools and Websites
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)
Sources:
United States Department of Energy
Deployment Data
Publication
Tools and Websites
Dynamic Maps, Geographic Information System (GIS) Data, and Analysis Tools
Sources:
United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Tools and Websites
Dynamic Map & Analysis Tool
Sources:
United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Tools and Websites
Emissions and Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID)
Sources:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Publication
Energizing Equality: The Importance of Integrating Gender Equality Principles in National Energy Policies and Frameworks
Sources:
IUCN Global Gender Office
Date:
1 September 2017
Publication
Energizing Finance: Scaling and Refining Finance in Countries with Large Energy Access Gaps
Sources:
Sustainable Energy For All