What are the main applications of ORC technology in renewable energy?

ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology is one of the most versatile solutions for converting heat into electricity in the renewable energy sector. Unlike traditional steam cycles, the ORC cycle uses organic fluids with a lower boiling point, making it particularly well-suited for harnessing low-to-medium-temperature heat sources typical of renewable energy applications. Furthermore, the absence of water use makes the technology highly suitable for installation in desert areas.

The main applications include:

• Conventional geothermal energy, where heat extracted from hydrothermal resources is converted into electricity (or both electricity and heat) with high efficiency and continuous production;
• Next-generation geothermal energy, for the exploitation of unconventional resources such as EGS systems, which open up new prospects for geothermal power generation in areas previously deemed unfeasible;
• Biomass, for the combined production of electricity and heat from the combustion of organic material in high-efficiency cogeneration plants;
• Waste-to-Energy, for energy recovery from waste treatment and disposal processes, transforming a waste stream into a valuable energy resource.

In this context, Turboden stands as one of the world’s leading technology providers, developing ORC solutions for renewable energy tailored to each of these applications, with a range of machines available in various sizes and configurations, designed to maximize energy output and ensure long-term operational reliability.