Neue Karte des superheißen Geothermiepotenzials in den USA
https://www.quaise.energy/news/reimagining-geothermal-larger-map-lower-cost
Neue Karte des superheißen Geothermiepotenzials in den USA
https://www.quaise.energy/news/reimagining-geothermal-larger-map-lower-cost
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There are no operating superhot geothermal power plants in the United States, but the potential seems to be extraordinary. Normal geothermal isn’t viable for electricity production in the Eastern U.S. but new drilling techniques could make superhot geothermal viable throughout the country.
I’ve always wondered why geothermal energy is not more widespread. As a source of baseload renewable energy it would seem to be the holy grail (along with tidal) but maybe it’s just too cost prohibitive in many places. The US is a leader in geothermal but the 3-4GW of installed capacity is tiny compared to other sources.
Such an exciting development. This could be a game changer for sustainable energy in the U.S. The potential is huge.
Geothermal is much more difficult and expensive than people realize. Economic geothermal can only occur in a few limited places (usually associated with shallow volcanic features).
The biggest issue is that water, at high temperatures, dissolves almost everything. The stuff dissolved then comes out of solution at or near the surface and plugs everything up.