| Title | Geothermal Electric Cash Flow Model (GCFM) |
|---|---|
| Authors | Entingh, Daniel J.; Keimig, Mark A. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Economics; Power Generation; Construction; Taxes; Sinking Fund; Project Forecast; Cash Flow; Reservoir Development Costs |
| Abstract | The Geothermal Cash Flow Model (GCFM) is a user interactive computer model that estimates the costs and cash flow patterns of geothermal electric development projects. It was developed as a financial analysis tool for the U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Loan Guaranty Program. It contains a power plant sizing and costing routine that is useful for preliminary estimates of geothermal resources characteristics or detailed estimates from reservoir engineering and power plant engineering studies. GCFM is available for public distribution. |