Geothermal Energy Has A New, 163-Gigawatt Message For Fossil Fuels
New geothermal energy systems are emerging on the US power generation profile, with data centers and the US Department of Defense among key markets.
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Busting Geothermal Myths: The Promise & Limits of Deep Closed Loop & Enhanced Systems
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down Simon Todd, PhD geologist, founder of Causeway Energies, and expert on geothermal. This is the transcript of the second half of our conversation, lightly edited. Michael Barnard [MB]: Hi, welcome back to Redefining Energy — Tech. This episode is powered by TFIE … [continued]
US Geothermal Energy Startup Pre-Qualified By US Air Force, Eyes Scaleup
The geothermal energy innovator XGS Energy is stepping into commercial production following laboratory and field tests, with an endorsement from the US Air Force to boot.
Ultra-Deep Geothermal Drilling & The Rise Of Black Swan Risks
Deep drilling isn’t optional for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), it’s the whole point. To understand why, think of the Earth’s crust as a hot soup. Near the surface, it’s merely lukewarm, barely useful beyond warming your house if you’re lucky. Go deeper, however, and temperatures rise rapidly, roughly 25 to … [continued]
Enhanced Geothermal Has A Flock Of Black Swans
Despite being mostly underground, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are having a moment in the sun. At its core, EGS involves drilling deep into hot, solid rock formations, artificially creating permeability by fracturing the rock, and circulating fluids to harness and produce power from the Earth’s heat. Unlike conventional geothermal, which … [continued]
Geothermal Is Having A Moment In The Sun, But Black Swans Are Casting Shade
For several years now, people have been asking me about enhanced or deep geothermal energy. I’ve fielded questions from readers, investors, policymakers, and fellow analysts, and it’s clear there’s renewed enthusiasm for geothermal’s potential role in our energy future. It’s time I delved into this topic comprehensively, and this article … [continued]
Oil & Gas Frackers Love New Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems
The emerging field of enhanced geothermal energy is providing oil and gas frackers with an opportunity to use their power for decarbonization, not extraction.
US Air Force Pursues Green Hydrogen Via Geothermal Energy
The US Department of Defense is pursuing next-generation geothermal energy systems that can produce zero emission electricity and green hydrogen, too.
Fervo Energy’s Update Shows Enhanced Geothermal Is Hot (Literally)!
Fervo Energy is shaking things up in geothermal energy, showcasing some big wins over the last month, bringing some cool, next-gen tech to the heat beneath our feet. At CleanTechnica, we have been covering Fervo Energy for over 4 years, but this is my first article about the company. If … [continued]
World-First Geothermal Energy System Heading For US Air Force
Human-made enhanced geothermal energy systems can make 24/7, baseload, zero emission geothermal resources available across a wider range of geological conditions.
