When I began writing about geothermal energy, I did not expect it to turn into a project that would span a dozen in depth articles, weeks of research, lengthy discussions with experts and eventually a full report. The original intent was modest. I wanted to understand where geothermal actually fits … [continued]
The global firm ENGIE is joining its renewable energy portfolio in Texas with the next-generation data center startup Prometheus Hyperscale (courtesy of ENGIE)
The global firm ENGIE is joining its renewable energy portfolio in Texas with the next-generation data center startup Prometheus Hyperscale.
ChatGPT generated illustration showing Gates, Bezos, and Branson looming over nuclear, geothermal, and hydrogen infrastructure—symbolizing Breakthrough Energy’s enduring bias toward firm, capital-intensive energy solutions
CATF recently published a report entitled Beyond LCOE: A Systems-Oriented Perspective for Evaluating Electricity Decarbonization Pathways advocating for a shift in how we evaluate energy technologies. At face value, their core criticism, that Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) alone does not capture the full economic complexity of integrating intermittent renewable … [continued]
ChatGPT generated this panoramic image of expansive Canadian wind and solar farms, illustrating large-scale renewable energy integration across diverse landscapes
Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future, and the path it chooses will define its economic resilience, environmental integrity, and quality of life for generations. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap through my work with Trifecta Ireland, I see an immense opportunity … [continued]
ChatGPT generated landscape artistic view of a hospital, brewery, and industrial facility connected to a moderate-depth geothermal heat network
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]
ChatGPT generated panoramic image of Airport Geothermal Use: A winter runway with inset showing heat storage aquifer beneath it and arrows showing seasonal heat injection and extraction.
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Simon Todd, PhD, geologist, expert in geothermal, founder of Causeway Energies, and Irishman, not necessarily in that order, to talk all aspects of geothermal. Despite being often far underground, it’s having a moment in the sun right now, hence a recent … [continued]
ChatGPT generated: A 2000:1000 cutaway illustration of geothermal piping systems, showing underground infrastructure including looping heat pumps, vertical boreholes, and district heating networks beneath a grassy surface
The geothermal series is done, and if you’ve been following along, you’ll know it’s been a mix of cautious optimism, heavy sighs, and the occasional full-body cringe at some of the more outlandish claims. Geothermal is, at long last, getting a bit of attention—but, as always, when something is “having … [continued]
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.
ChatGPT generated panoramic image with a descending spiral of natural gas distribution pipes representing the "utility death spiral"
When Sinopec, China’s sprawling petroleum giant, decided to start drilling geothermal wells instead of oil wells, it was initially greeted with skepticism. Geothermal? Renewable energy? Surely not the first place you’d expect an oil-and-gas colossus to stake its future. But Sinopec wasn’t dabbling. True to form, the company went straight … [continued]
ChatGPT generated panoramic image of two hands, one gripping a rusted gas burner, the other holding a heat pump compressor, both suspended over a blueprint of a modern industrial plant
Industrial heat has always been the awkward uncle at the decarbonization dinner table. Loud, a bit old-fashioned, and responsible for about 20% of global carbon emissions, but nobody really wants to talk about him. The climate conversation has been dominated by glitzier topics like electric vehicles and green hydrogen, the … [continued]
