Geothermal Energy

ChatGPT generated panoramic aerial view of a large geothermal power plant in Indonesia, showcasing steam rising from production wells within a lush volcanic landscape

Conventional Geothermal’s Untapped Potential: What’s Holding It Back?

Conventional geothermal electrical generation, where conditions are right, is an excellent form of renewable generation. It keeps chugging along day and night, offering firmed power with some of the highest capacity factors in the business and very low emissions per MWh. Yet, despite its many advantages, geothermal often gets left … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image capturing the geothermal plant amidst Iceland's mystical volcanic landscape

Geothermal Is Having A Moment In The Sun, But Black Swans Are Casting Shade

For several years now, people have been asking me about enhanced or deep geothermal energy. I’ve fielded questions from readers, investors, policymakers, and fellow analysts, and it’s clear there’s renewed enthusiasm for geothermal’s potential role in our energy future. It’s time I delved into this topic comprehensively, and this article … [continued]

Geothermal power plant in Cove Fort, Utah. Photo by Fritz Hasler

Geothermal Power In Utah, The US, & The World Compared With Other Technologies

I believe in the clean power bible written by Mark Z. Jacobson of Stanford University. He explains why wind, water, and solar are the only practical and economical means he believes can convert the world efficiently, quickly, and economically to clean energy. He has eliminated other popular green energy items … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic photo of a huge steam generation turbine rusting in a field surrounded by a wide variety of rabbits

The Biggest Machine In The World Is Being Rebuilt While It Continues To Run

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme Professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London and founder of the Global Power System Transformation organization, which was based on the principle of grids moving toward 100% renewables. The grid is the biggest machine in … [continued]