Top 10 Geothermal Problems: Why a 24/7 Resource Still Struggles to Scale Image credit : Fida, C.E.O Geosilica... This is what scaling looks like downhole in geothermal pipes Intelligence; Strategy for the Geothermal Decade Geothermal energy is often presented as the clean firm resource that can support a renewable electricity system around the clock. It does not depend on sunshine, it can operate through calm weather, and it can provide heat and power for decades. Kenya already relies heavily on geothermal generation , Iceland uses geothermal heat across its economy, and next generation developers are now signing large power contracts with technology companies seeking reliable carbon free electricity. Yet the global geothermal sector remains small compared with solar and wind, with installed electricity capacity still near 16 GW. That gap is not caused by one obstacle. It is produced by a chain of interlocking problems involving geology, drilling, finance, permitting, public acce...
Grenada’s Geothermal Gamble Enters Defining Phase at Mount St. Catherine By: Robert Buluma The Caribbean’s race toward clean, independent, and resilient energy has entered a defining chapter as Grenada pushes its geothermal ambitions into the most critical stage yet. Backed by international financing, advanced drilling technologies, and a growing regional determination to break free from imported fossil fuels, the island nation is now standing at the edge of a potentially transformative energy revolution. In a major announcement released by the Caribbean Development Bank, Grenada’s geothermal programme has officially advanced into an expanded exploratory drilling campaign at Mount St. Catherine — a move that could determine whether the country possesses commercially viable geothermal resources capable of powering its future. For Grenada, this is far more than an energy project. It is a national strategic mission tied directly to energy security, electricity affordability, economic r...