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Renewable Energy
English
Geothermal energy, by capturing the heat from the Earth's core, has the potential to be a game-changer in the clean energy race. It is a reliable and renewable energy source, and, unlike intermittent solar and wind, is available at all times. The challenge? Accessing the hotter, more powerful geothermal resources that lie deeper underground. TechEnergy Ventures is investing and supporting companies that are working on the three levers that will make geothermal energy competitive anywhere, developing cutting-edge technologies to: > Drill deeper and hotter to produce more power, even reaching supercritical heat (500°C) at depths of 10-20 km with 10x power output! > Harvest heat efficiently: Extracting more energy from rock formations. > Convert geothermal heat into electricity more efficiently These advances could revolutionize geothermal energy, making it a cheap and abundant clean energy source for the future.
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Wind Power
Spanish
A conversation with Xavier Ramírez, Business Development Director, about the role played by wind power in the energy transition.
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Renewable Energy
English
Geothermal energy has been a stalwart provider of clean baseload electricity worldwide for over a century, boasting unparalleled energy security, reliability, and resilience. However, its deployment has been constrained by several factors. Firstly, its reliance on specific geological conditions—Heat, Water, and Permeability—known as Hydrothermal Systems, limits its applicability. Additionally, high upfront costs, exploration uncertainties, and technological challenges impede widespread adoption. Despite these hurdles, geothermal power plants can be found globally, albeit in limited locations near volcanic or magna intrusion sites. Currently, geothermal accounts for just 0.5% of renewable energy capacity, with 16GW installed globally. While offering immense potential, geothermal remains niche, costly, and burdened by exploration risks, dampening its broader adoption.
