Other Projects

Cornwall’s geothermal resource can be utilised to produce 24/7 renewable electricity and heat, as well as offer the potential for lithium extraction.

Geothermal developments are designed to target specific geological structures, but also consider a broad range of land-based constraints when looking for a new project locations.

GEL has acquired planning consent for geothermal projects at three sites in Cornwall to date with a fourth site currently under consideration in the planning system.  Future progress updates of the approved sites will be published on the website.

GEL Permitted Sites

Site name: United Downs
Progress: Construction is complete, and the commissioning phase is underway.

Site name: Penhallow
Progress:   Pre-construction

Site name: Manhay
Progress:   Pre-construction

GEL Sites in Planning

Site name: Tregath
Progress:   Awaiting determination

In the Key Information Section

Driving the UK towards
a greener and cleaner future

GEL is a leading developer of geothermal energy in the UK, with the goal of helping to create Britain as a clean energy superpower. Our aim is to develop geothermal power, heat, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliant, ultra-low carbon lithium projects.

Geothermal

"Heat from the Earth" and how it is driving the green economy.

Energy

Our geothermal power plants will produce energy in many different forms.

Lithium

GEL is working with world-leading lithium process developers to extract the lithium from the deep geothermal brine found in Cornwall.

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