Huge underground source of green energy going untapped, report claims 13 May 2021
Professional Engineering
A geothermal energy plant in Iceland. The report from REA and Arup claims deep geothermal heat energy could revolutionise energy use in the UK (Credit: Shutterstock) A vast underground source of heat energy is currently going untapped in the UK, a new report has highlighted, and it could transform energy use if accessed widely.
Deep geothermal heat energy could be deployed in urban areas to heat thousands of large properties, according to the report, which was published today (13 May) by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and Arup.
Report: UK should harness geothermal potential to power green recovery
Jessica Rawnsley
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An Icelandic geothermal energy plant
The UK government should provide targeted support for the geothermal sector to aid the country s green recovery, help deliver on net zero emissions goals, and build a world leading industry with significant.
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