Geothermal energy is a stable and low-carbon resource from the Earth's crust that can provide reliable power and heat regardless of the weather or time of day. It can be used for both electricity generation and a variety of direct applications such as heating, agriculture, and industry, and can contribute to energy diversification and climate goals.
Technologies range from steam-based power plants to geothermal heat pumps. Innovations such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Super-long Gravity Heat Pipe (SLGHP) systems are expanding access to previously untapped resources and improving the efficiency with which heat is extracted. Even though global capacity is growing to 15 GW for power and over 100 GW for direct heat—geothermal energy still faces high upfront costs, exploration risks, and site-specific limitations.
This session will explore emerging technologies, international collaboration, and successful case studies in power and direct-use applications. Experts will discuss the challenges involved in scaling up geothermal energy, and the strategies to unlock its full potential for a sustainable energy future.
Qasir Iqbal
Yishu Qiu
