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Successful enhanced geothermal system (EGS) projects require specialized materials that can withstand the high temperatures and harsh conditions of superhot rock (SHR) environments. AltaRock Energy is collaborating with Brookhaven National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Ozark Integrated Circuits, Blade Energy Partners and others to to develop, test and commercialize ...
Newberry Volcano, located near Bend, Oregon, sits atop one of the largest geothermal heat reservoirs in the western United States. After extensive research, AltaRock Energy and its partners have concluded that Newberry could support a commercially viable enhanced geothermal system (EGS) power plant. Using superhot rock (SHR) extraction technology developed by AltaRock Energy, the Newberry SHR ...
You’d be hard-pressed to find a home heating option that’s as expensive, dirty, and inefficient as fuel oil. It’s no wonder that homeowners are upgrading to clean, renewable, energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling in record numbers. Here are the top five reasons why folks are making the switch: 1. Geothermal saves homeowners thousands of dollars Any homeowner who ...
Shawn G. is a homeowner from Middlesex County, Connecticut who recently installed a Dandelion Geothermal Heat Pump to heat and cool his home. In this video review, Dandelion Homeowner Shawn G. will walk you through the customer experience from the sales and design process to drilling and installation. You’ll learn about which tax incentives he took advantage of, the total costs to replace ...
EnergySmart Alternatives of Medford, Massachusetts has been hired to install a geothermal heat pump heating and cooling system for the historic home of ‘Little ...
‘As we move toward clean energy, one of the guiding principles going forward is a diversity of renewables’. David Hochschild, California Energy Commission. We couldn’t agree more. Which is why here at Strada Global, we are focused on challenging the status quo of historic geothermal mindsets with new, innovative drilling technology and approaches that make geothermal power ...
To put it simply, it’s the heat beneath our feet. Did you know that at its core, the earth is roughly as hot as the surface of the sun? About 4,000 miles down, the earth’s molten core is over 6,000°C (or 10,800°F). That heat isn’t disappearing anytime soon – thanks to the continuous decay of naturally occurring radioactive elements which generate roughly 30 ...
At Strada, our mission of unlocking the potential of geothermal energy through our technology is something that drives us every day. It’s always a great pleasure to meet other individuals that share our commitment and passion, and we were delighted and honoured to be able to catch up with Geothermal entrepreneurship champion, Dr Bob Metcalfe. As well as being the inventor of the ...
For decades, everything we’ve known about geothermal potential has been modelled on a map that shows available resources in some parts of the world, but not others. We need to change that mindset and make people aware that we’re standing on vast resources of geothermal heat, wherever we are in the world. When it comes to geothermal, there are hurdles in people’s minds. They ...
I was interviewed recently by Patrick Hanson of Geo Energy Marketing, an organisation in the US that seeks to tell the stories of innovative businesses within the geothermal space. Read the interview below for a closer insight into why Strada chose to focus on geothermal technology, the mission that drives our company and why we believe geothermal innovation can be the solution to the ...
The energy potential that lies beneath our feet has historically been measured by what can be achieved – and what can’t be. Strada exists because of that challenge. We’ve identified the issues raised by ultra deep geothermal drilling, and set out to solve them through game changing technology. That’s why we’re focused on hard rock drilling methods capable of drilling ...
Developing and implementing innovative technology is about far more than just the big idea. Ensuring that a venture fully capitalises on its opportunities and prototypes is more like a journey that involves a team with a vision, backers who understand the value of that vision and a relentless pursuit of potential. For Strada, it’s about accelerating the opportunities our ...
One of the biggest challenges facing mankind today is our quest to transition to renewable energy. We need a stable, constant energy source that doesn’t harm our planet. Geothermal energy generation is clean, renewable and cost-effective over the long term, and the world has vast, untapped geothermal resources. So why is it still operating on the sidelines? Compared to other ...
Looking for a little inspiration? Me, too. We’ve all heard the statistics. One million species worldwide are currently at risk of extinction. Over 5 trillion pieces of plastic are polluting our oceans. The day the Arctic fully melts may happen within our lifetimes. And perhaps most shockingly, the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tells us that we have a ...
The Newberry EGS Demonstration project is the site of cutting-edge research into enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) development. AltaRock Energy began investigating the Newberry site for EGS development in 2009 . The project site is located on the western flank of Newberry Volcano in Central Oregon and aims to improve the feasibility and viability of EGS technologies and applications. The major ...
This is an exciting new project to expand understanding of the natural resources of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR) and move the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) one step closer to energy independence. AltaRock is working with HotRock Energy Research Organization (HERO), the CTUIR, and the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) to look at the geothermal resource ...
AltaRock Energy, Inc. actively manages over 40,000 acres of geothermal leases on the western flank of Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. The leases, held by Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC. (DNH) and administered by the US Bureau of Land Management, represents a unique opportunity to test and develop Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) technologies in the field. In partnership with the US ...
This is an R&D project which will build and test a new field-scale thermoelectric generator (TEG) at our Bottle Rock Power geothermal facility near Cobb, California. TEGs produce electrical energy when a strong enough temperature difference exists across the generator (a phenomenon known as the Seebeck effect). This will be the first TEG developed specifically to generate electricity from a ...
AltaRock Energy, in cooperation with the Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources (WADGER), is conducting a detailed exploration study of Washington State as part of the Play Fairway grant funded by the DOE Geothermal Technologies office. WADGER recently created a Washington State geothermal resource potential model that incorporates numerous variables ...
This large geothermal company needed reliable equipment in the deserts of southeastern California. Geothermal plants turn water into to steam to drive turbines. Protecting the pumps is paramount. Keeping the inflowing water clean of debris and marine life, an IWS traveling water screen provides reliable removal with minimal labor. Debris is lifted from the water, and dropped directly into a ...