| Abstract |
As a number of EGS projects enter the electrical power generation phase, they will start facing some unique power generation challenges. Most of these projects, at least in Australia, are placed in the interior of the continent where the water is scarce and the ambient temperature is high. An additional challenge is placed by their distance from the electricity grid. The Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence has recently been established by a $15m grant from the Queensland State Government. The mission of the Centre is to carry out research and development on power generation from engineering geothermal systems addressing the above challenges. This paper will address the Centre research program for the next five years and the expected outcomes. |