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Jun 27, 2011GSC releases Canadian Geothermal Potential Report
The Geological Survey of Canada and a team of leading scientists in the field of geothermal energy have released a report detailing the “Geothermal Energy Resource Potential in Canada”.
Some of their findings include:
- Canada has enormous geothermal energy resources that could supply the country with a renewable and clean source of power.
- Canada’s in-place geothermal power exceeds one million times Canada’s current electrical consumption.
- The high capacity factor of geothermal power makes it particularly attractive as a renewable resource.
- Remote northern communities could be the first to benefit from geothermal development in Canada.
The 322 page document can be accessed and downloaded from the GSC website
Special thanks to the authors: Grasby, S E; Allen, D M; Chen, Z; Ferguson, G; Jessop, A; Kelman, M; Ko, M; Majorowicz, J; Moore, M; Raymond, J; Therrien, R. Geological Survey of Canada,
