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Advanced geothermal drilling is 70% faster and 50% cheaper than 2022
2024-02-14 in New AtlasGeothermal 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 GuardianRegional 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 ScientistIn 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 EURACTIVGeothermal 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 VoiceSet 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 ReviewTagged under: Batteries | Geothermal Energy
Bangladesh Really Is a Climate Success Story
2021-10-10 (or before) by in The AtlanticThe 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 BeautifulUnseen trends, uplifting stats, creative solutions — a new chart every day. From Information is Beautiful.
Tagged under: Geothermal Energy | Electricity
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