Supercritical Geothermal Insights
Conventional geothermal wells typically reach depths of 7,000 to 8,000 feet, but to unlock supercritical temperatures, drilling deeper—up to 10 kilometers—could make geothermal energy viable worldwide. However, achieving these high temperatures presents significant technical challenges, including the corrosive nature of supercritical water, which complicates drilling and materials used in well construction. The pursuit of higher efficiency in geothermal energy relies on tapping into these extreme conditions, promising a more effective conversion to electricity.In this clip
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Catalyst with Shayle Kann
Going deep on next-gen geothermal
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