My understanding is that this technology grew out of Bill Gates sponsored fusion research at MIT which developed lasers that can burn their way down far enough to tap into high temperatures. Am wondering whether or not Gates is still involved? In anywise, a concept well-worth exploring.
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Unlocking the true power of clean geothermal energy.
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Terawatts of clean energy
We are developing an entirely new way to access the largest untapped energy source on the planet: geothermal energy.
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At scale
Our approach uses the established workforce, assets, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks of the fossil fuel industry. We don’t need to create infrastructure from scratch.
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Equitable for all
By providing the multi-terawatt levels of energy required to power our civilization, we can build a truly equitable, clean energy source on a global scale.
2050
Deep geothermal energy is at the core of an energy-independent world. It is the only renewable solution with the potential to get us to net zero by 2050. It is renewable, inexhaustible, and available everywhere.
To scale geothermal to terawatts we must drill than ever before possible.
FIG. 3Millimeter wave drilling will unlock the most abundant and powerful clean energy source on Earth by allowing us to drill as far down as 20 km to reach temperatures up to 500° C.
3 – 20 km
Deeper geothermal is more universal. At these depths, we can reach superhot geothermal anywhere on Earth, making it a truly global energy source. It provides a path to energy independence for every nation.
300 – 500° C
Hotter geothermal has more power density. At these temperatures, geothermal is so powerful that it can reuse fossil-fired infrastructure around the world. It enables a much faster energy transition.
A truly equitable clean energy source, abundantly available near every population and industrial center on the planet.
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Unlimited Possibilities
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Workforce ready
The oil and gas industry represents the largest workforce in energy today. Their skills readily transfer to geothermal, harnessing a ready-made green workforce.
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No geopolitics
Geothermal does not require any fuels and does not produce any waste. It’s truly renewable, abundant, and equitable for all, even in the most challenging energy environments.
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Infrastructure ready
From drilling rigs to power plants, fossil fuel infrastructure dominates the world today. It can all be readily repurposed to rapidly advance a geothermal world of clean energy.
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Environmentally super sound
Deep geothermal uses less than 1% of the land and materials of other renewables, making it the only option for a sustainable clean energy transition.
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Tapping into the million-year energy source below our feet
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