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Unleashing Superhot Geothermal Energy: Revolutionizing Renewable Power Generation

Heating Things Up: Superhot Rock Research Unlocking Geothermal Potential By: Robert Buluma Image: This stones, the tranchyte family ...magical when underneath In the shadow of Oregon's Newberry Volcano, a groundbreaking venture is reshaping the future of renewable energy. With heat trapped deep within the Earth's crust, superhot rock geothermal resources offer an extraordinary opportunity to redefine how we produce electricity. The Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO), with the support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is at the forefront of this transformation, aiming to harness the immense potential of superhot geothermal systems.   Earlier on we had reported on how Mazama Energy had received funding from US Department of Energy  , This funding had streched into Fervo Energy and Chevron New Energies.  Why Superhot Rocks Matter Did you know that just 1% of the U.S.'s superhot rock geothermal potential could produce 4.3 terawatts of electricity—nearly four ...

Quaise Raises $21 Million For Terrawatt-Scale Geothermal

 Unveiling the Future: Quaise Energy's Quest for Terawatt-Scale Geothermal Energy By:  Robert Buluma Image: Recent Core drilling set for ground works at Quaise In a world teetering on the brink of an energy revolution, one company is harnessing the power of the Earth itself to drive us towards a cleaner, brighter future. Quaise Energy, the brainchild of visionary minds and cutting-edge technology, has just secured a staggering $21 million in funding to propel its mission forward. But what exactly is Quaise Energy, and why should we all be paying attention? At its core, Quaise Energy is more than just a company; it's a beacon of hope in a landscape dominated by fossil fuels and climate concerns. By tapping into the virtually limitless potential of deep geothermal energy, Quaise is poised to revolutionize the way we power our world. But what sets deep geothermal energy apart from other renewable sources, you may ask? Well, for starters, deep geothermal power plants have the capa...