Geothermal energy might be the baseload revolution we've been looking for
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- Iceland's transition to geothermal energy reduced reliance on fossil fuels from 75% to nearly 100% for heating and 25% for electricity.
- The Iceland Deep Drilling Project (I.D.D.P.) accidentally hit magma, creating the world's hottest geothermal well, producing 10x more energy than a regular well.
- Geothermal energy is carbon-free, available 24/7, and leaves a small footprint, but upfront costs are high.
- Enhanced Geothermal Systems (E.G.S.) use fracking technology to access geothermal energy in non-volcanic regions, pioneered by companies like Fervo Energy.
- Geothermal heating systems are being adopted in urban projects, such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC and district heating in Spain and Colorado.
- Zambia is exploring geothermal energy to supplement hydropower, which has been unreliable due to droughts.
- Investment in geothermal energy has surged, with tech giants like Google and Microsoft adopting it for data centers.
- Geothermal energy is seen as a reliable, clean, and eventually cheap energy source, appealing to both environmentalists and energy companies.