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...
Cornwall’s Geothermal Gamble: Delay Sparks Debate in Slaughterbridge Published: 22 August 2025 By: Robert Buluma Cornwall at a Crossroads: Energy Opportunity or Environmental Risk? Slaughterbridge, Cornwall – A decision that could have marked a major leap toward renewable energy in Cornwall has been put on pause. Cornwall Council has deferred its judgment on a proposal by Geothermal Engineering Ltd to drill into the hot rocks beneath Slaughterbridge, near Camelford. While the initiative promises clean energy and economic growth, concerns over environmental risks have left the project on hold—for now. What’s on the Table? The heart of the plan, known as Tregath Geothermal , is ambitious: tapping into underground thermal heat to supply about 4.9 MW of renewable baseload electricity to the National Grid. Supporters say it would reduce Cornwall’s reliance on fossil fuels, create jobs, and inject roughly £2 million into the local economy. Sound appealing, right? Fear Benea...