View of a geothermal power plant, circa November 2024. Michael Barnard and Addy Smith discuss whether the world is ready for geothermal energy to become a major source of clean electricity. (Shutterstock/Alrasyiqin)

Is This Geothermal Energy’s Moment?

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This debate examines whether geothermal energy has finally reached a commercial turning point or whether enthusiasm is outpacing the technology’s current capabilities.

For decades, geothermal energy has been viewed as a promising but niche source of clean, reliable energy. Today, increased electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, advances in technology, demand for clean energy, and growing public and private investment have reignited interest in........

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