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Geothermal · 6 min read · Energy Atlas Editorial

Enhanced Geothermal Systems

EGS tries to mine heat from hot rock that does not already contain a commercial hydrothermal reservoir.

Overview

Wells are drilled and the rock is stimulated to create permeability. Induced seismicity must be managed. If flow and temperature hold, a binary plant can produce firm power in regions without geysers.

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