Post date: Oct 11, 2009 8:8:8 AM
source: fastcompany.com
Geothermal airconditon, how it works:
When complete, the geothermal project will be used to power Masdar City's five megawatt air conditioning system. Water circulated in the geothermal wells will generate steam that turns turbines, all in an attempt to give a welcome burst of cold air to residents of the desert oasis. The geothermal project is only a small part of Masdar City's sustainable plans. The cleantech center will also feature a 500 megawatt solar thermal plant, a 100 megawatt solar array, and a number of green energy companies.
Cleantech Society Masdar City / Abu Dhabi
O 5 MW Airconditon geothermal
O 500 MW Solar thermal power
O 100 MW Solar PV power
Geothermal airconditoning
Construction starts on Nov-1-2009,
by Reyjkavik Geothermal. The Icelandic company has been handed a $1.6 million contract to export its geothermal
know-how to energy-hungry Masdar City.