Harnessing the untapped power of the Earth's core seems like a science fiction concept, but Quaise Energy, a startup with roots in MIT, is striving to make it a reality.
Utilizing groundbreaking fusion technology to vaporize rocks, the deep geothermal energy project aims to dig deeper into the Earth's core than ever before, reaching a depth of 65,000 feet (20 kilometers). The temperature at this depth is similar to the steam required to operate turbines of a thermal power plant.
This project is making waves due to its potential to generate substantial amounts of carbon-free energy while utilizing significantly less land than other renewable technologies like solar and wind. Moreover, the fact that it can repurpose existing coal-fired plants, using the existing infrastructure and workforce, makes this technology more advantageous.
For further details, you can read up on it in this Interesting Engineering article I found during my web search. For those looking to learn more about this fascinating foray into deep geothermal energy, consider exploring these resources. Firstly, learn about how the US startup uses renewables to crank up geothermal energy. Secondly, delve into the world of groundbreaking scientific endeavors where scientists aim to drill the heart of a volcano for unlimited power. Lastly, discover how French scientists discover massive deposit of clean energy source: White H2.
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