Geothermal energy provides a source of low carbon, baseload electricity and heat, meaning it is generating 24/7, almost all year round no matter what the weather is like or the time of day. It also requires a much smaller land area per unit of power than almost any other type of energy generation.

Geothermal power production and heating is not new. The UK is a long way behind many other countries around the world who are using geothermal energy to help combat the serious issue of climate change. UK heating and hot water currently make up around 40% of the country’s energy consumption, and almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions, so we must find new sources of clean, renewable baseload power and heat to help meet climate targets. Adding a brand-new source of green electricity to the UK national grid also helps increase the country’s energy security.