Engineers have started drilling a 2000m hole in Newcastle today in order to use geothermal energy. The project will hopefully result in 80⁰C water being used to heat the buildings in the surrounding area. The first hot water is due to be pumped out by June. See full article and video here:
This is a positive step towards lower emissions of carbon dioxide for the UK. The project is estimated to cost £900,000 so hopefully it will succeed. The long term cost of geothermal energy is minimal and is continuously available because it doesn’t rely on any environmental factors such as, wind or sun. If the project is a success then hopefully the government will allocate funding to implement geothermal energy nationwide.
If it cuts down my energy bill, count me in!
ReplyDeleteAnother potential geothermal energy site is being investigated in Weardale, County Durham. Cluff Geothermal hope to have a plant up and running by 2013. Read here for more info-http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/mining/8378040/Kate-Middletons-friend-George-Percy-and-mining-tycoon-Algy-Cluff-lead-geothermal-wells-project.html
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