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The COP28 pledge to triple up by 2030 and implications for geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

Beyond the 16 GW of installed geothermal power capacity as of the end of 2022, there is currently also about 173 GW of installed geothermal heating capacity according to a recent “Facts for Future” webinar episode by the International Geothermal Association (IGA).

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Interview – Harnessing the potential of geothermal to scale up by 2030

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Depending on where you are, somewhere between 30% to 70% of primary energy is spent on heating and cooling. This presents a massive decarbonization opportunity, one reason why geothermal heating and cooling is growing and will continue to grow rapidly. Another is the use of geothermal heating to improve food security.