Update on the use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe

Elia Chipfupi, Nicholas O. Mariita, Mercy Manyuchi, Tatenda Nyamagudza

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Abstract

Zimbabwe's geothermal resources are located in the Southern and Eastern parts of the country. Currently, Zimbabwe has very limited use of geothermal energy. This is due to the fact that the resources in Zimbabwe are of the low enthalpy type, with the highest recorded temperature being 90°C. The hot springs are currently used as a tourist attraction centre, mainly attracting locals. The attraction centre consists of a swimming pool with water at temperatures between 40°C and 50°C. This research paper explores the current use of geothermal energy and the ways of expanding the current use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe. Direct use can be expanded in the following areas; aquaculture, balneotherapy, power generation and greenhouse farming.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market - Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting, GRC 2018
PublisherGeothermal Resources Council
Pages796-801
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0934412235
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventGeothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting: Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market, GRC 2018 - Reno, United States
Duration: 14 Oct 201817 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameTransactions - Geothermal Resources Council
Volume42
ISSN (Print)0193-5933

Conference

ConferenceGeothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting: Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market, GRC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno
Period14/10/1817/10/18

Keywords

  • Aquaculture
  • Direct use
  • Energy
  • Geothermal
  • Low enthalpy
  • Zimbabwe

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Geophysics

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