WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL?
GEOTHERMAL
The UK has abundant geothermal resources that can provide low carbon heating and cooling at a wide
range of scales from individual buildings to large heat networks.
Geothermal energy can play a significant role in reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, the transition
to a low carbon future and help the UK meet its target of Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050
Geothermal is heat stored in the ground. It is a clean, natural, renewable and sustainable energy source.
It is a common misconception that the UK does not have geothermal resources but, in fact, they are
plentiful.
Shallow resources that can be harnessed using Ground Source Heat Pumps exist almost everywhere.
Moderate depth resources, between 500m and 2500m can be found in many places. Rock temperatures
between 30˚C and 100˚C make them suitable for direct heating applications.
Deep resources exist in some parts of the country, most notably in Cornwall and west Devon, where
abnormally high geothermal gradients make it possible to generate electricity as well as supply heat.
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EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Geothermal resources coming soon, please see our videos page for some of our previous outreach projects
We have been involved in a number of educational outreach projects, from animation creation to informative films
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TEAM
Dr Tony Batchelor
Lucy Cotton
Peter Ledingham
Madelaine Constance
Jon Gutmanis
Suzie Doe
BROCHURE
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Recent Technical Papers
Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for United Kingdom
Proceedings World Geothermal Congress, 2020
Geological Overview of the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project
Proceedings World Geothermal Congress, 2020
Education and community outreach at the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project
Proceedings World Geothermal Congress, 2020
Seismic Monitoring at the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project
Proceedings World Geothermal Congress, 2020
The United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project
European Geothermal Congress, 2019
Although the papers below are from the hydrocarbons industry they illustrate the depth of our experience in fractured formations, many of which host geothermal resources
Hydrocarbon production from fractured basement formations
GeoScience Limited, 2015
Basement Reservoirs - A review of their geological and production characteristics
International Petroleum Technology Conference, 2009
Application of Pyrenean fractured carbonate outcrops for subsurface reservoir characterisation
77th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, 2015
Application of Pyrenean fractured carbonate outcrops for subsurface reservoir characterisation (slideshow)
AAPG Europe, 2015