Geothermal Baseload and Energy Storage in HDR: Advances and Challenges

Explore the advancements and challenges in geothermal baseload power generation and energy storage in Hot Dry Rock (HDR) systems in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the physics of mechanical storage in deep sedimentary formations and learn about the potential for increased efficiency in areas with high geothermal gradients. Examine the fundamental challenges of implementing Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) technology and discover how Sage Geosystems' HeatCycle technology aims to overcome these obstacles. Gain insights into achieving geothermal baseload power production through cycling multiple wells while maintaining the ability to use the facility for geothermal storage. Analyze the business case for various geothermal systems and understand the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on attracting investments for rapid commercial implementation. Cover topics such as subsurface and surface considerations, flow rates, finite element analysis, fracture gradients, district heating, tax incentives, supercritical CO2 applications, drilling costs, economics, design factors, recovery rates, and earthquake monitoring in this informative presentation on the future of geothermal energy.