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Topic: Geothermal Energy


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Advanced geothermal drilling is 70% faster and 50% cheaper than 2022

  2024-02-14 in New Atlas

Geothermal development company Fervo Energy has announced impressive strides being made at its Cape Station facility in southern Utah. The results could lead to a quicker and more widespread uptake of this super-clean energy production process.

  Tagged under: Geothermal Energy


West of England coalmines to be mapped for renewable energy potential

  2024-01-30 in The Guardian

Regional mayor Dan Norris launches project to explore potential for former mines to produce low-carbon heat

  Tagged under: Renewable Energy | Geothermal Energy


World's first tunnel to a magma chamber could unleash unlimited energy | New Scientist

  2024-01-04 (or before) in New Scientist

In Iceland, scientists are planning to drill two boreholes to a reservoir of liquid rock. One will give us our first direct measurements of magma – the other could supercharge geothermal power

  Tagged under: Geothermal Energy


Geothermal: Europe’s next renewable opportunity

  2023-10-20 (or before) in EURACTIV

Geothermal heat, especially when paired with district heating networks for broad local distribution, is an abundant resource just below our feet. Europe needs more of it to decarbonise the building sector and kick its fossil fuel habit, writes a cross-party group of five MEPs.

  Tagged under: Renewable Energy | European Union | Geothermal Energy


Infinite geothermal energy puts Iceland in vanguard of drive to net zero

  2023-05-09 by in Energy Voice

Set in the heart of the unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean, some 175 miles away from its nearest neighbour, Iceland is on the front line of efforts to

  Tagged under: Renewable Energy | Oceans | Geothermal Energy | Net Zero


This geothermal startup showed its wells can be used like a giant underground battery | MIT Technology Review

  2023-03-12 (or before) in MIT Technology Review

  Tagged under: Batteries | Geothermal Energy


Bangladesh Really Is a Climate Success Story

  2021-10-10 (or before) by in The Atlantic

The country shows the power of self-determination when it comes to development and climate policy.

  Tagged under: Solar Energy | Extreme Weather | Climate Change | Geothermal Energy | Fossil Fuels | Economic Growth | Water Resources


30 countries could be 100% geothermal powered — Beautiful News

  2020-01-29 (or before) by in Information is Beautiful

Unseen trends, uplifting stats, creative solutions — a new chart every day. From Information is Beautiful.

  Tagged under: Geothermal Energy | Electricity


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