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Connecticut’s Groundbreaking Geothermal Network: Heating the Future in New Haven By Robert Buluma   In the heart of New Haven, Connecticut, a quiet but revolutionary clean-energy transformation is unfolding beneath city streets. What lies underground could redefine how American cities heat and cool their buildings. New Haven has officially begun construction of Connecticut’s first networked geothermal energy system, a project designed to provide ultra-efficient, low-emission heating and cooling to the city’s historic Union Station and a major new public housing development nearby. More than a local infrastructure upgrade, this initiative marks a decisive step toward New Haven’s ambitious climate goal: fully decarbonizing municipal buildings and transportation by 2030. Even more significantly, it positions the city as a blueprint for how thermal energy networks could be scaled across Connecticut and eventually, the United States. Union Station: A Historic Landmark Meets Clean Energy...

El Salvador's Volcanic Awakening: How the Berlin 2 Plant is Powering a Nation's Bold Leap into the Future By: Robert Buluma Imagine a land where ancient volcanoes rumble beneath the surface, not as harbingers of destruction, but as silent guardians of boundless energy. In El Salvador, the smallest nation in Central America, this isn't just poetic fancy,it's reality. On December 13, 2025, amid the lush hills of Usulután, the inauguration of the Berlin 2 Binary Cycle Plant marked a seismic shift in the country's energy landscape. With a thunderous applause from engineers, officials, and locals alike, President Nayib Bukele's vision for a modern, self-sufficient El Salvador ignited into life. This isn't just another power plant; it's a beacon of innovation, harnessing the Earth's fiery core to light up millions of homes. Buckle up as we dive into this captivating story of renewal, resilience, and raw power. El Salvador has long been a geothermal powerho...

Kenya–Tanzania–Uganda–France Ignite Geothermal Diplomacy in Paris: Inside the KTUF Technical Session Shaping Africa’s Heat-Powered Future By Robert Buluma | Alphaxioms | January 2026 On a cold January morning in Paris, far from the steaming fumaroles of Olkaria or the rift valleys of Tanzania and Uganda, a different kind of heat will rise. Not from magma or superheated brine but from ideas, alliances, and ambition. On January 20th, 2026, geothermal leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and France will gather for a high-impact, in-person KTUF technical session, a moment that could quietly redefine how East Africa unlocks the Earth’s hidden fire. This is not just another workshop. It is a strategic convergence.  A Partnership Forged in Heat and Trust The KTUF initiative, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, France is anchored within the FEXTE framework, supported by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and coordinated with the French Association of Geothermal Professionals (AFPG) . At i...

Unlocking Hawaii’s Hidden Cooling Power: New Report Reveals Huge Potential for Geothermal Cooling on Oahu (2025) By:  Robert Buluma Could the same volcanic islands that give Hawaii its famous heat also provide the solution to cool its buildings , without crushing the electric grid?   A groundbreaking new report released December 8, 2025, by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) says the answer is a resounding yes. Shallow geothermal heat exchangers (GHEs) , also known as geothermal heat pumps or ground-source heat pumps ,could dramatically cut cooling costs and electricity demand across Oahu, especially for large buildings like schools, military bases, and university facilities. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting development in Hawaii geothermal cooling technology. Why Hawaii Is Perfectly Suited for Geothermal Cooling Most of the world uses geothermal heat pumps for heating in cold climates. Hawaii ...

Nairobi 2029: Africa’s Turn to Host the World Geothermal Congress What It Means for African Baseload Power By:  Robert Buluma When Nairobi was selected to host the World Geothermal Congress (WGC) in 2029, it marked a historic turning point for both Kenya and the African continent. For the first time, the world’s most influential geothermal gathering will be held in Africa, sending a powerful signal: geothermal energy is no longer a niche technology discussed mainly in Europe, North America, or parts of Asia,it is now firmly rooted in Africa’s energy future. By edging out strong bids from traditional powerhouses such as Brussels and Germany, Nairobi’s victory underscores Kenya’s growing reputation as a global geothermal leader and positions Africa at the center of critical conversations about clean, reliable, baseload energy. Why Nairobi—and Why It Matters Kenya’s selection was not symbolic goodwill; it was earned. Over the past two decades, the country has quietly built one of the ...

Harnessing the Earth's Hidden Fire: UGM's Revolutionary Leap into Geothermal Cooling for a Cooler, Greener Indonesia Posted on December 14, 2025 | By  Robert Buluma Picture this: It's a blistering afternoon in Jakarta, the kind where the humidity clings to your skin like a second layer, and the air conditioner hums relentlessly, devouring electricity powered by distant coal plants. The planet warms, sea levels rise, and our energy bills skyrocket. But what if the solution to cooling our cities lay not in the sky's fickle sun or the wind's whisper, but deep beneath our feet,in the simmering heat of the Earth itself? This isn't science fiction; it's the bold vision being championed by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia's premier academic powerhouse, as they ignite a geothermal revolution for building cooling systems. In a move that's as groundbreaking as it is timely, UGM is spearheading the transition to clean energy by tapping into Indonesia...

Breakthrough in Taiwan’s Deep Geothermal Energy: Academia Sinica and CPC Corporation Drill Nearly 4,000 Meters in Yilan and Find High-Potential Reservoir Published: December 10, 2025 By:  Robert Buluma   In a historic milestone for Taiwan’s renewable energy journey, Academia Sinica (Central Research Academy) and Taiwan’s state-owned CPC Corporation have successfully completed the island’s first-ever “deep geothermal exploratory well” in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County. The well reached a depth of nearly 4,000 meters, recorded a bottom-hole temperature close to 150 °C, and confirmed the existence of an upwelling heat source beneath the northern Yilan Plain. Researchers are now calling it a “high-potential geothermal reservoir” that could become a cornerstone of Taiwan’s green energy transition. From Anxiety to Excitement: The Temperature Surprise Dr. Ji-Chen Lee (李建成), principal investigator of the “Taiwan Geothermal Research and Technology Development Project” and researcher a...