Characterization of geothermal resources and estimation of power potential of Badrinath geothermal field northwest Himalaya India.

ABSTRACT: Geothermal energy is a recognized renewable resource in the present scenario, with over 30 nations generating electricity and 88 using it for heating and heat pumps. Despite its substantial geothermal potential, India has yet to develop this resource because of limited geological exploration, reservoir characterization, and technological constraints. The Indian Himalayas host over 300 geothermal fields, offering a promising avenue for sustainable energy deployment in remote regions. This study evaluates the geothermal potential of the Badrinath geothermal field in the northwest Himalayas using a volumetric heat estimation method integrated with Monte Carlo simulations, addressing uncertainties in subsurface temperature distribution, heat capacity, and fluid recharge. Results indicate a max

SUBMITTER: Tiwari SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511404 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature