New Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre

摘要

On September 25, Queensland, Australia, premier Anna Bligh announced a $15 million, five-year contribution to a new research and development center for hot rocks, the Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence. The university's senior deputy vice-chancellor, Paul Greenfield, said geothermal projects could lead to abundant, zero-emission, baseload electricity. "Geothermal energy has unique potential in that it creates no greenhouse gases and could be a reliable source of baseload power, so it will satisfy industry, householders, and the growing demand for green energy," he remarked.