Geothermal energy, once known to be localized in certain geographical regions, has expanded its capacity with advanced drilling techniques. Unlike solar and wind, geothermal is not reliant on day-night cycles, weather conditions, or seasons. It can generate electricity 24/7 and provide what is called "baseload" power – a key component for a stable power grid. Join me as I discuss this growing power generation technology with Kristina Hagström-Ilievska and Gabriella Skog of Baseload Capital.
-Clean, firm, flexible, secure, minimal footprint baseload power generation
-Conventional geothermal versus next generation EGS (Enhanced Geothermal Systems)
-We get into technical side of Geothermal 101 around 10:57
-Fracking in the system to enhance geothermal recovery
-MW outputs associated with pilot plants and future commercial power outputs
-Standardization in exploration, community work, and in design how it transfers into the balance of plant
-Hold ups associated with geothermal advancements – permitting!
-Going from drilling for oil and gas to drilling for power generation, transitioning workforces
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