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Geothermal energy holds the potential to provide abundant renewable energy at equivalent cost to fossil fuels, and targeted investments could quickly speed its development, according to a new report from Cornell researchers and the nonprofit Clean Air Task Force (CATF).
The "Gaps, Challenges, and Pathways Forward for Superhot Rock Energy" reports explore current and emerging technologies to expand geothermal energy and identify priority areas for research investments.
By drilling deeper into the Earth, geothermal systems could access superhot rock energy (SHR), where rock is heated to 374 degrees Celsius or hotter—temperatures high enough to carry significantly more energy and produce electricity more efficiently.
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