Geothermal Gradient in India—Comparison and Current Status

The increasing population and development of cities in India have increased the demand for energy in recent years. India has to improve its infrastructure to make the most use of the available energy sources if it wants to expand continuously. While there is an important ascent in the applications of renewable energy resources, namely solar energy using photo voltaic cells and wind energy using windmills, geothermal resources like heat springs, hot water geysers, hot water springs, and hot water reservoirs remain one of the resources that are still being scouted and exploited. This paper explains the importance of understanding geothermal gradient and its significance. It also reviews the ongoing geothermal projects in India and provides insight into the current status and the detailed methodology for calculating geothermal gradient and provides valuable information about the economic and environmental benefits of GHG reduction. The government, researchers, and academics may use this report as a reference to encourage a higher share of renewable energy both in India and elsewhere in the world.