Thats enough energy to supply tens of thousands of homes.

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The countrys firstgeothermal power plant was put into operation in 2019.

Croatia wants to turn this superhot underground lake into a 16MW geothermal power plant

The facilitys core technology was produced by Italys Truboden.

The heat is used to make steam that spins turbines, generating electricity.

Then the cooled water is pumped back down into the ground.

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That can scare off investors.

For now, Bukotermal has a six-month timeframe to propose how it will exploit the newly discovered geothermal pool.

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

Siôn Geschwindt

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