CleanTechnica•5 days ago
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Could Expand Geothermal Power Generation
Key Takeaway
Enhanced Geothermal Systems are set to expand the availability of dispatchable, baseload renewable energy in the U.S., offering a new option for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •The first large-scale commercial Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) power plant in the U.S. is under construction, targeting operation by June 2026.
- •EGS technology aims to significantly expand geothermal power generation, offering a new, potentially baseload, renewable energy option.
- •This development provides developers and large power consumers with an additional source of reliable, low-carbon electricity.
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Article Content
The first large-scale commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) power generator in the United States is under construction with the company reporting in our generator survey that it plans to bring the project online in June 2026. Below, we examine what enhanced geothermal systems are and how they differ from conventional geothermal systems. What is ... [continued] The post Enhanced Geothermal Systems Could Expand Geothermal Power Generation appeared first on CleanTechnica .