Geothermal potential – Why hot rocks are cool

Power Engineering International published an article on their website at the start of September which highlights the benefits of utilising the stored heat in the ground as a heat source.

The article states that:

Geothermal energy has the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s net-zero goals alongside, of course, a variety of other energy solutions – but currently, its potential as source of both heat and baseload electricity is not being taken advantage of.

It is highly dispatchable, renewable, and capable of sustaining projects for lifespans of over 50 years. With November’s COP26 calling the attention of the world to the UK’s climate action, the country cannot be seen to be wasting, undervaluing, or ignoring the natural resources that can accelerate its plans.

Geothermal potential – Why hot rocks are cool (powerengineeringint.com)

The article goes on to highlight other benefits of utilising geothermal energy for heat and electricity production, such as the economical and community benefits of such projects.

To read Dr Ryan Law’s full article, visit: Geothermal potential – Why hot rocks are cool (powerengineeringint.com)