Geothermal Resources
Superhot rock geothermal library
The Superhot Rock Geothermal (SHR) library houses blog posts, explainers, and reports that explain the science behind next-generation geothermal energy, with a special focus on superhot rock geothermal. The SHR library is a one-stop shop for influential technical and academic papers and information focusing on SHR.
Explainers
An introduction to the next clean energy frontier: Superhot rock geothermal
This series is a curated tour of influential technical and academic papers through the perspective of a geoscientist entering the geothermal industry. The goal is to share a learning journey and encourage collaboration around these groundbreaking solutions, which are critical to achieving a clean energy future. Whether you’re new to geothermal or looking to deepen your knowledge, this series is meant to offer valuable insights into this fast-evolving field.
Clean Air Task Force
Superhot rock geothermal and the pathways to national-scale adoption through experience-driven cost reductions
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Superhot rock and successes from the Iceland Deep Drilling Project
What can the Iceland Deep Drilling Project teach us about the advantages of superhot rock geothermal and the challenges to advancing the technology?
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Superhot rock and Water-Based Binary Cycles
How can geothermal power plants limit water consumption why maximizing performance in high-temperature systems?
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Superhot rock and a review of past ventures and ongoing research activities
What can we learn from past superhot rock geothermal projects?
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Superhot rock and closed-loop geothermal systems
What do we know about the economics of closed-loop geothermal systems?
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Superhot rock and the opportunities for responsible development
What are the benefits and potential risks of developing next-generation geothermal projects?
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Superhot rock and the challenges in developing enhanced geothermal systems
What lessons can be learned from early projects about the hurdles to developing enhanced geothermal systems projects?
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Superhot rock and the future of geothermal
What are the key trends in global deployment of geothermal energy?
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Superhot rock geothermal and pathways to commercial liftoff
What are the opportunities for scaling next-generation geothermal as a major clean energy resource?
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Superhot rock geothermal and a vision for firm, global clean energy
Why should I care about superhot rock geothermal?
Dive DeEper
Superhot rock geothermal energy glossary
This glossary provides a foundational set of terms about geothermal systems and some of the necessary components for a successful geothermal project with a focus on superhot rock geothermal.
Reference Reports
Reinsch et al. (2017)
Utilizing supercritical geothermal systems: A review of past ventures and ongoing research activities
White et al. (2024)
Numerical investigation of closed-loop geothermal systems in deep geothermal reservoirs
World Resources Institute
Next-generation geothermal: Considerations and opportunities for responsible development
World Geothermal Congress
What are the challenges in developing enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)?
Department of Energy
The pathway to next-generation geothermal power commercial liftoff
Clean Air Task Force