UK scientists discover geothermal energy potential in flooded coalmines
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Robin Whitlock
Summary
UK scientists led by Dr David Johnstone have discovered a clean energy source from naturally heated water in flooded coalmines. Using legacy data and 3D mapping of disused mines (under which a quarter of UK housing is built), the team is developing geothermal energy projects to repurpose abandoned mine infrastructure for renewable heating.
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bskyUK scientists discover geothermal energy potential in flooded coalminesrenewableenergymagazine.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA team of UK scientists have revealed an underground network of clean energy sources from naturally heated flooded coalmines
Using legacy data and cutting-edge 3D mapping of disused coalmines, on top of which a quarter of all current UK housing stock is built
Dr Johnstone continues to collaborate with the team of university earth scientists working on geothermal energy projects
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