Renewable electricity from ultra deep geothermal energy
Design of power station
Grontmij is involved in a study into the generation of electricity using ultra deep geothermal energy from a depth of between six and ten kilometres. This form of green electricity is expected to be cheap and in the future could supply 30 to 50 percent of the Netherlands’ electricity requirements.
Cheaper than coal power
Calculations have shown that in terms of cost price, electricity generated from ultra deep geothermal energy can compete with electricity generated from coal. At this depth, the temperature is not only higher, but the conversion efficiency from heat to electricity is also far greater.
Advantages of geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is a clean power source which, unlike wind and solar energy, is available irrespective of wind or light conditions. The technology can be deployed on a large scale, and ties in with the trend for localised power generation. Deep geothermal energy can meet half of all the electricity demand in the Netherlands by the year 2050, making it an essential technology in the transition to sustainable energy generation.
IF Technology and Well Engineering Partners (WEP) are specialists in geological survey work and drilling activities, while Bright Capital Partners will be responsible for financing the project.
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