“This road is long, and much of the map remains blank. The biggest problem is drilling miles through hot rock, safely. If scientists can do that, however, next-generation geothermal power could supply clean energy for eons.”
“This road is long, and much of the map remains blank. The biggest problem is drilling miles through hot rock, safely. If scientists can do that, however, next-generation geothermal power could supply clean energy for eons.”
I think we were both being rude but I’m willing to drop it
The goal of this new project from Quaise (what the article refers to) is digging deeper and cheaper. We are physically able to get to the depths needed but it’s prohibitively expensive. If the technology works (it does) and is reliable (remains to be seen outside of a lab), it’s a HUGE deal because now suddenly geothermal is cost-effective.
Also worth noting that something cool about their approach is the tunnel creates it’s own pipe