TBA Power Inc. has been founded in 2009 by Michael Albrecht. Michael graduated in 1991 with a Masters degree in Geophysics and Physics from the University of Muenster in Germany. Before relocating to the United States in 1999, he headed the leading European development and production department for geo-instruments with DMT- Research and Testing in Germany. Their instruments were leading in many fields of the geophysical and surveying industries and obtained several world records. Michael published several research papers about oil, gas and geothermal reservoir exploration. He was an independent research fellow with the Moscow State Mining University in Russia and a guest scientist with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, USA. 

Due to his management and business process background, he serves not only as technical but also as a top hands-on cross-industries business consultant. His consulting background outside the natural resources industry ranges from Andersen Consulting, Daimler Benz, and Sungard, to the FBI.

In today’s renewable energy landscape it becomes important to understand how renewable resources can be developed together with traditional natural resources. As solution and system integration provider we focus on finding the right mix for you - from wind, solar, and geothermal to traditional natural resources development and direct use options.

How can you learn about the location of the groundwater under your land? 

Geophysical surveys of different kind are used to look into the subsurface. They can give information about the geological structure and/or the conductivity. Like imaging technology in medicine, those techniques image the ground under your land. And all that before a single well has been drilled. 

What are the goals of geophysical surveys? 

The goal of geophysical surveys for groundwater exploration is not just to find water, but to identify drilling locations with the most potential for optimal production rates. Once the depth to the water table is known, drilling to that depth from almost any location in the target area will encounter some amount of water. A significant challenge is to find the location that yields the best quality and quantity. 

What are the geophysical methods used? 

There are many different methods. Our experts work on putting the right mix of methods together that fit your specific circumstances and budget.