<P> Geothermal power has been used in agricultural projects in Africa . The Oserian flower farm in Kenya utilizes several steam wells abandoned by Kengen to power its greenhouse . In addition, the heat involved in the geothermal process is used to maintain stable greenhouse temperatures . The heat can also be utilized in cooking which would help eliminate the dependence on wood burning . </P> <P> Exploration and construction of future geothermal plants present a high cost for poor countries . Drilling potential sites alone costs millions of dollars and can result in zero energy return if the consistency of the heat and steam is unreliable . Return on investments into geothermal power are not as quick as those into fossil fuels and may take years to pay off, however, low maintenance cost and the renewable nature of geothermal energy means more benefits in the long term . </P> <P> As an early and successful adopter of geothermal power, Kenya now has significant financial backing from the World Bank . The country hosts development conferences between representatives of the UN Environment Program and various African governments . </P>

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