Geothermal energy

Re-Booting The National Energy Company for Scotland With Geothermal Energy

Author / Creator: Douglas Chapman

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: 2023

Scotland more than ever needs accelerated action on the energy and the climate crisis, and yet geothermal energy, a significant and proven source of renewable energy, remains untapped 


Heat networks - thermal energy target 2035: consultation

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Consultation paper

Date published: 2022

Consultation on heat network targets for 2035


Life cycle assessment of the carbon intensity of deep geothermal heat systems: A case study from Scotland

Author / Creator: Alistair T.McCay

Media type: Academic Paper

Date published:

We calculate that the carbon intensity of the heat produced 4.9–7.3% of the emissions from heat from natural gas. These values are compatible with Scotland's plans for long term decarbonisation.


Low-carbon GeoEnergy resource options in the Midland Valley of Scotland, UK

Author / Creator: N. Heinemann

Media type: Academic Paper

Date published:

The study suggests that the Midland Valley [of Scotland] represents a viable option in Scotland for the exploitation of the majority of low-carbon GeoEnergy resources.