British Geological Survey highlights geothermal potential
Twilight Castle, Redruth, Cornwall/ UK
Francisco Rojas
26 May 2014
After a geological survey in the South West of the UK, the potential for geothermal is being considered as a sustainable option.
In a recent study done in the Southern part of the UK, (Devon and Cornwall) has unearthed an interesting amount of information leading to the potential use of geothermal energy in the region.
It has been reported in ThinkGeoEnergy that there are development in the area and this report adds up to the evidence that geothermal is a valid and interesting possibility in the region.
Talking about the project’s main findings, Dr Andrew Howard from the British Geological Survey, said: “Granite in the South West is very distinctive – there are certain ways heat moves through it.”We haven’t seen these patterns in Devon and Cornwall before, and they could be used very effectively. But we would need to test the flow and temperature of water within the rocks to know exactly how hot they are and how the plumbing works inside them.
” This opens the debate for the use of geothermal energy as a viable option. “This then heats the water and is a form of renewable energy, which is a very challenging and complex technology but is potentially limitless.” Dr. Howard stated.
As a final remark, Dr. Howards mentioned that “99 per cent of energy on the earth is beneath our feet. It would be great to know how much heat we could get out of the ground if we invested in the technology.”
Source: Plymouth Herald Website
