A Conceptual Model of the Tulsishyam Hot Springs’ Geothermal System, Gujarat, India

With rising energy demands per capita, renewable energy has risen to merit of its own. Among renewable energies, geothermal energy is one of the promising renewable sources and is recently given high consideration. In many regions of Gujarat, India, the permanent lack of surface water associated with drought conditions and lack of power is a major issue. Geothermal can play an important role in overcoming these issues. One such area of Gujarat is Tulsishyam which has surface occurrences of geothermal water. In this study, Gravity and Magnetic surveys were conducted, and an integrated subsurface model was prepared to understand the location of the geothermal sweet spot. This study attempts to explain the best model for the placement of geothermal springs in the studied area. For the Tulsishyam hot spring geothermal system, the present study will help in the research, evaluation, and prospective development of this resource for direct usage and electricity production.