GEOTHERMAL DATA
The International Geothermal Association gathers data, papers and prospective elements at the global scale. Thought the years, the IGA geothermal database has become a major reference in the world of geothermal energy, useful for advocacy, official organisations, standards, and business development.
INFOGRAPHICS & DATA
Maps
Our maps provide visuals on the geographic distribution of installed geothermal power, heating, cooling, and applications. Detailed maps are available to our members that present the location of active producing projects as well as projects under construction, pre-construction, announced, retired, cancelled, and shelved. Additional information includes, owners, operators, commissioning year, and technology; and additional data includes energy produced, energy used, and capacity factors.
Maps of countries using geothermal heat for space heating.
Maps of countries using geothermal heat for Industry.
Maps of countries using geothermal heat for Health.
Maps of countries using geothermal heat for Agriculture.
Map representing the countries using geothermal mine water.
CONFERENCE PAPER DATABASE
The IGA paper database includes scientific geothermal papers presented during geothermal conferences and events, including the World Geothermal Congress (WGC) 2023. The database currently consists of 22,866 technical papers (status: 26 June 2024).
Database contribution
Organizers of geothermal conferences worldwide are invited to contribute the papers from their conference to the IGA geothermal paper collection.
Please contact us at iga@lovegeothermal.org.
United Nations Framework Classification
United Nations Framework Classification. It’s a system used globally for classifying, managing, and reporting energy and mineral resources. The UNFC provides a standardized approach to evaluating resources, allowing for comparison and consistent reporting across different regions and industries.
The United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) for Geothermal Energy is an extension of the broader UNFC system, specifically tailored for the assessment and classification of geothermal energy resources. It provides a structured approach to evaluate and categorize geothermal resources based on their maturity, economic viability, and environmental and social considerations.
Geothermal Sustainability Assessment Protocol (GSAP)
The Geothermal Sustainability Assessment Protocol (GSAP) is a framework designed to evaluate and ensure the sustainability of geothermal energy projects. Developed as part of efforts to promote best practices in the geothermal industry, the GSAP provides a comprehensive set of criteria and guidelines to assess the environmental, social, economic, and technical aspects of geothermal projects throughout their lifecycle.