Update on the use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe

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

Update on the use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe

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

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Dedani Kimathi University of Technology

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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 language	English
Title of host publication	Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market - Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting, GRC 2018
Publisher	Geothermal Resources Council
Pages	796-801
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	0934412235
Publication status	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes
Event	Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting: Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market, GRC 2018 - Reno, United States Duration: 14 Oct 2018 → 17 Oct 2018

Publication series

Name	Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council
Volume	42
ISSN (Print)	0193-5933

Conference

Conference	Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting: Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market, GRC 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	Reno
Period	14/10/18 → 17/10/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 14 Life Below Water

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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Chipfupi, E, Mariita, NO, Manyuchi, M & Nyamagudza, T 2018, Update on the use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe. in Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market - Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting, GRC 2018. Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, vol. 42, Geothermal Resources Council, pp. 796-801, Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting: Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market, GRC 2018, Reno, United States, 14/10/18.

Update on the use of geothermal energy in Zimbabwe. / Chipfupi, Elia; Mariita, Nicholas O.; Manyuchi, Mercy et al.
Geothermal's Role in Today's Energy Market - Geothermal Resources Council 2018 Annual Meeting, GRC 2018. Geothermal Resources Council, 2018. p. 796-801 (Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council; Vol. 42).

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