The potential of deep geothermal energy
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A look at how the Conservatives will kick-start deep geothermal technology in the UK.
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DEEP GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (DGE) IS THE THERMAL ENERGY STORED DEEP IN THE EARTH’S CRUST
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES MEAN WE CAN HARNESS IT FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION
IT IS A RENEWABLE, LOW CARBON, LONG-LASTING SOURCE OF ENERGY
SOME EXPERTS ESTIMATE IT COULD GENERATE UP TO 10% OF UK AND USA ELECTRICITY NEEDS
Source: EGS Energy and Google
COMMERCIAL DEEP GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS ARE BEING DEVELOPED IN COUNTRIES INCLUDING AUSTRALIA
Source: EGS Energy and Google
AND A PROJECT IS ALREADY OPERATIONAL IN GERMANY
IN THE UK, FORMER MINING REGIONS LIKE CORNWALL, YORKSHIRE AND THE NORTH EAST WOULD SUPPORT VIABLE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Source: EGS Energy and Google
WE WILL INTRODUCE INCENTIVES TO KICK-START INVESTMENT IN THIS TECHNOLOGY
CREATING GREEN TECHNOLOGY JOBS
AND GENERATING LOW CARBON ELECTRICITY FOR THE UK
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