Heads up: @worldresources.bsky.social has released a report on next-gen geothermal covering economics, tech improvements, barriers and policy options.
Great to see much of the latest research included in this rapidly advancing field
https://www.wri.org/research/next-generation-geothermal-considerations-and-opportunities-responsible-development
Great to see much of the latest research included in this rapidly advancing field
https://www.wri.org/research/next-generation-geothermal-considerations-and-opportunities-responsible-development
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First - drilling rates are rapidly increasing towards what we see in the oil and gas industry. As drilling speed increases, costs fall.
Great to see recognition of the value geothermal power can provide to the grid.
Provides much needed nuance to LCOE comparison of technologies
Power manoeuvres are more limited in the US in part because the NRC doesn't authorize doing so in automatic mode
https://www.iaea.org/publications/11104/non-baseload-operation-in-nuclear-power-plants-load-following-and-frequency-control-modes-of-flexible-operation