When you create a new case or file, SAM populates inputs with default values to help you get started with your analysis. So, if you create a case for a utility-scale geothermal project with a single owner, SAM populates the inputs on the Financing and System Costs pages with values that are reasonable for a typical geothermal project for power generation in the United States. The default values are just a starting point: As you develop and refine your analysis, you should change the inputs to values that are appropriate for your analysis scenario.
NLR Annual Technology Baseline (ATB)
Robins, J.; Kolker, A.; Flores-Espino, F.; Pettit, W.; Schmidt, B.; Beckers. K.; Pauling, H.; Anderson, B. (2021). 2021 U.S. Geothermal Power Production and District Heating Market Report. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5700-78291. (PDF 10 MB)
Cross, J.; Freeman, J. (2009). 2008 Geothermal Technologies Market Report. 46 pp.; DOE/GO 102009 2864 (PDF 1.3 MB)
Geothermal Electricity Technology Evaluation Model. U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program.