The U.K. may soon have their first geothermal power plant
through the Eden Project, a green theme park that contains the
world's largest greenhouse. At first, the power plant will only
be used to power the theme park, but if successful, will expand
to power surrounding homes. The plant will bore three miles
underground Cornwall in hot granite rock to produce hot water
that will drive a turbine. The Eden Project estimates that there
is enough geothermal energy below Cornwall to eventually power
10 percent of U.K. homes. The 3 MW plant should be completed by
2012 and will cost $25 million. Geothermal energy is more
consistent and reliable than wind or solar power because it's
not affected by the weather. The Eden Project hopes that the new
plant will shine a spotlight on the potential of geothermal
energy and inspire other areas to take advantage of the
technology. via Fast Company written by Fred, July 21, 2009 |<
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