Study: Tapping 1% of Australia's superhot geothermal rocks could yield 20 times national electricity demand
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Summary
Researchers estimate that tapping just 1% of Australia's superhot rocks (deep underground formations above 650°F) could generate 20 times the nation's annual electricity use. This is fueling renewed interest in geothermal energy as a reliable, 24/7 clean power source that doesn't depend on weather conditions or battery storage. New drilling methods allow access to deeper, hotter rock formations beyond traditional volcanic hotspots.
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· 3 pulledTapping just 1% of Australia's 'superhot rocks' could deliver the equivalent of 20 times the nation's annual electricity use.
That eye-popping estimate is fueling renewed interest in geothermal as a 24/7 clean energy source that does not depend on sunshine, wind, or massive batteries.
Instead of relying solely on volcanic hotspots, newer drilling methods can reach much deeper rock formations that sit above 650 degrees
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