How big a role can geothermal energy generation play in the UK's green transition?
Well, a new plant coming on line in Cornwall will test that proposition, as its major up-front investment starts to pay off in energy generation.
Of course, we're used to big up-front investment(s) in nuclear power, so it will be interesting to see how this project compares in cost recovery terms & longevity of production.
@ChrisMayLA6 Germany operates geothermic plants since the 80s, mostly for heating.
But we also have quite a few which also produce electricity in range of ~5-10MW.
The positive is that there will be almost no waste. I'd expect some because they also want to use the water to extract Lithium. But that's nothing compared to a nuclear power plant.
@Brokar @ChrisMayLA6 I've been following Quaise energy with the new drilling tech: https://www.quaise.com/
I really like the idea of converting fossil fuel plants into geothermal.
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