UK Urged to Follow Scotland's Lead on Geothermal Exploration (edie.net)
The renewables industry has urged the U.K. Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to investigate the potential of geothermal energy, after the Scottish Government green-lit five feasibility studies north of the border.
Scotland's pioneering spirit was welcomed by the renewables industry and sparked calls for DECC to match Scotland’s ambition.
The U.K. Renewable Energy Association (REA) head of external affairs James Court said: “Geothermal technology offers large-scale renewable heat, and will make the most of the Scotland’s abundant sub-surface assets. This ambition and far-sightedness on the part of the Scottish Government is therefore very much welcome.
“Our research estimates that with the right policy framework and support in place, deep geothermal could produce up to 100 GW of renewable heat – as much as the United Kingdom’s annual heat demand. We are therefore hopeful that the ambition for geothermal being demonstrated in Scotland is replicated in DECC.”
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