Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)use human-made reservoirs to create the proper conditions by injecting fluid into the hot rocks. This reopens fractures and enhances the size and connectivity of fluid pathways. Once created, an EGS functions just as a natural geothermal system does: The now-available fluids carry energy to the surface through wells, driving turbines and generating electricity. By overcoming natural limitations in the subsurface, EGS can expand geothermal energy nationwide. The2019GeoVisionanalysisconcluded that, with advancements in EGS, geothermal could power more than 40 million U.S. homes by 2050 and provide heating and cooling solutions nationwide.
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