A day filled with geothermal education, sharing inspiring geothermal projects from around the globe, highlighting the astounding benefits of geothermal energy and celebrating geothermal energy, and the people who make it happen – what could be better?
We wanted to take a moment on this year’s World Geothermal Energy Day to celebrate the journey we are on to commissioning the UK’s first ever deep geothermal power plant!
Our founder, Ryan Law, had the following to say when asked why he decided to develop the first geothermal power project in the UK:
“Geothermal energy has such tremendous potential to provide renewable energy 24/7. The resource is enormous, and I wanted to show that geothermal power could also be developed in a country such as the UK. We are at the beginning of a broader roll out of geothermal projects worldwide as there will be a need to ensure that power needs are still met when the sun doesn’t shine, or the wind doesn’t blow. Onwards and downwards.”
Our Geothermal Vision:
At GEL we have a clear vision for the future of geothermal energy. GEL is producing the UK’s first geothermal power plant, which will be switched on in 2025. This is a huge step towards creating energy independence for Britain and making valuable steps towards the global energy transition. Our continued vision is to use the geothermal resources beneath our feet for zero carbon electricity, heating and cooling. As a company built by a community of like-minded people with a passion for sustainable endeavours, we believe that geothermal should fill the gap for 24/7 renewable energy production, regardless of the weather.
