Science View S2017E10 - Using Hot Springs for Low-Temperature Power Generation

Initiatives to produce electricity using hot spring water are now beginning in Japan's hot spring regions. Technology called "binary cycle generation" is what makes this possible. In this process, a working fluid with a lower boiling point than water moves the turbines of a power generator. Thanks to its ability to use geothermal energy and even sea water, binary cycle generation is attracting attention as a method of generating electricity that is friendly to the environment. We'll look at the latest developments in this promising method of power generation.