what is enhanced geothermal
a type of geothermal energy technology that creates a geothermal reservoir in hot, dry rock formations where natural permeability and fluid flow are insufficient for conventional geothermal energy extraction. EGS systems involve drilling deep wells into the hot rock, creating fractures through hydraulic fracturing, and then circulating water through these fractures to extract heat for power generation.
benefits of enhanced geothermal
functionally unlimited
A 2016 National Renewable Energy Laboratory study found that there is enough geothermal energy within a subsurface depth of 5 km – commercially accessible today – to fully satisfy U.S. electrical demands. The report also found that within a subsurface depth of 7 km, there is an electricity generating potential that can meet U.S. electrical demands five times over.
carbon-free
Enhanced geothermal emits no carbon and has the lowest land use requirement of any renewable energy source.
reliable
Geothermal energy is contained within the crust of the earth and does not fluctuate. Once a powerplant is operational power can be supplied constantly or ramped up when required.
cost-competitive
Our proprietary stimulation technology along with advancements in drilling efficiencies made by the oil and gas industry in the shale revolution allow geothermal to be supplied at current pricing levels.
grid-level scalable
Due to the vastness of dry, hot rock in the western half of the US enhanced geothermal is currently commercially scalable.
pioneering the industry with advanced hard-tech
We are committed to advancing the state-of-the-art of enhanced geothermal by investing in research and development and providing our technologies to other power providers. By developing and sharing our hard-tech we hope to create an abundant world for humanity that is carbon-free.