Introduction to this special section: Geothermal energy
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Abstract
Geothermal energy is a global renewable resource that has the potential to provide a significant portion of baseload energy in many regions. In the United States, it has the potential to provide 8.5% of the electric generation capacity by the middle of the century. In general, geothermal systems require heat, permeability, and water to be viable for energy generation. However, with current technologies, only heat is strictly necessary in a native system. Engineered geothermal systems (EGS) introduce water into the subsurface at elevated pressures and reduced temperatures and enhance permeability through hydraulic and/or shear fracturing. Additionally, although moderate- to high-temperature resources currently dominate geothermal energy production, low-temperature resources have been utilized for direct-use cases. When well balanced and maintained, geothermal resources can produce significant amounts of heat and achieve long-term sustainability on the order of an estimated tens to hundreds of years.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Introduction to this special section: Geothermal energy |
| Series title | The Leading Edge |
| DOI | 10.1190/tle39120855.1 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Year Published | 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Society of Exploration Geophysicists |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 855 |
| Last page | 856 |
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