Public Perception Regarding Deep Geothermal Energy and Social Acceptability in the Province of Québec, Canada

Malo, Michel; Malo, Frédéric; Bédard, Karine; Raymond, Jasmin

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-78286-7_7

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“…The awareness regarding geothermal energy is less among the general public in comparison to wind and solar energy. 14,[63][64][65][66][67] However, there were need to develop some tactics for public awareness of geothermal energy and it can be achieved by public-private collaborations. 68 As per the recently released GeoVision report (May 2019) by the U.S. Department of Energy, it was confirmed that the public's awareness of the impacts of several energy sources on our society is very unsatisfactory, as depicted in Figure 7, and the majority of the population is unaware of this alternative renewable resource for energy production.…”

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A critical review on the effective utilization of geothermal energy

Jamil

Shafiq

Sarwer

et al. 2023

Energy & Environment

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Rapid growth in the global population and associated elevated reliance on modern technology has resulted in increased demand for energy consumption. This has resulted in an increased focus on the development and generation of advanced sustainable energy systems. The swift implementation of sustainable renewable energy resource utilization and improvement in their efficiency by the modification of current technologies are the possible solutions that gave rise to the emergence of geothermal technology as a potential alternative. Geothermal technology is a non-carbon renewable energy resource that could be utilized efficiently to fulfil the energy demands while mitigating the climate change threat. According to the surveyed literature, the global geothermal energy power plant installation capacity has reached 14.3 GWe to successfully implement this sustainable alternative. In order to have a successful and uninterrupted way forward, it is essential to evaluate the constraints both in terms of technicality and economic feasibility to establish an approved framework. Moreover, the governance and monitoring regarding the social and environmental impact alongside the legal challenges should also be addressed. The significant barriers include increased capital cost, site selection, superiority of resources at diverse levels of rock bottoms, and obstruction from nearby residents that need to be addressed appropriately. As a result, policymakers will continue to seek measure that have least negative impact on environment.

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A critical review on the effective utilization of geothermal energy

Jamil

Shafiq

Sarwer

et al. 2023

Energy & Environment

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“…Volken et al [12] highlighted that geothermal energy acceptance in Switzerland decreased with increasing knowledge about geothermal development, probably as a result of learning about induced seismicity that occurred in the past [13]. Similarly, Malo et al [14] demonstrated that the support to geothermal energy within the Quebec population in Canada can decrease by 10% when exposed to the potential impacts of reservoir stimulation. In contrast, Carr-Cornish and Romanach [15] showed a positive change in perception when people acquired more information and knowledge about geothermal energy.…”

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Review of Recent Drilling Projects in Unconventional Geothermal Resources at Campi Flegrei Caldera, Cornubian Batholith, and Williston Sedimentary Basin

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Unconventional geothermal resource development can contribute to increase power generation from renewable energy sources in countries without conventional hydrothermal reservoirs, which are usually associated with magmatic activity and extensional faulting, as well as to expand the generation in those regions where conventional resources are already used. Three recent drilling experiences focused on the characterization of unconventional resources are described and compared: the Campi Flegrei Deep Drilling Project (CFDDP) in Italy, the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power (UDDGP) project in the United Kingdom, and the DEEP Earth Energy Production in Canada. The main aspects of each project are described (geology, drilling, data collection, communication strategies) and compared to discuss challenges encountered at the tree sites considered, including a scientific drilling project (CFDDP) and two industrial ones (UDDGP and DEEP). The first project, at the first stage of pilot hole, although not reaching deep supercritical targets, showed extremely high, very rare thermal gradients even at shallow depths. Although each project has its own history, as well as social and economic context, the lessons learned at each drilling site can be used to further facilitate geothermal energy development.

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