Project InnerSpace launches initiative to support UK geothermal sector
Project InnerSpace launches UK geothermal initiative (source: Project InnerSpace)
Carlo Cariaga
1 Apr 2025
Project InnerSpace has announced an initiative to support the geothermal ecosystem in the UK and will publish a comprehensive geothermal report and roadmap.
Project InnerSpace has launched a new effort to support the development of geothermal heat and power in the UK, which will eventually include a publication of “The Future of Geothermal in the United Kingdom,” a comprehensive geothermal report and roadmap for the country.
This new initiative was kicked off during an inaugural convening of industry leaders, policy-makers, and subject matter experts held in London to explore a path toward scaling geothermal energy development in the UK.
Currently, the UK could cost-effectively meet nearly a third of its current electricity demand with clean, firm geothermal energy, and a significant share of its heating demand, an initial analysis of data from Project InnerSpace’s GeoMap™ shows. In the future, with the proper policies and investments, geothermal power could grow to meet almost twice the current electricity consumption in the UK, and nearly all of its heat, the data show.
“To harness the massive potential of geothermal energy, we need open dialogue and shared vision for what we can build together,” said Jamie Beard, Executive Director of Project InnerSpace.
“Focusing resources and effort on geothermal is an investment in the UK’s future – from tackling climate change, reducing energy prices, and ensuring energy security, to empowering communities to drive sustainable growth across the UK. We are excited to support this powerhouse ecosystem as it works to turn potential into action.”
“The Future of Geothermal in the United Kingdom” report will leverage UK-based subject matter experts and expertise to examine the UK’s total geothermal potential across all applications and technological concepts, and offer recommendations for overcoming investment barriers, adopting policies that encourage geothermal development, and implementing practical strategies to move the industry forward. The report, supported by the Quadrature Climate Foundation through a grant to Project InnerSpace, will be published in the fourth quarter of 2025.
“Next-generation geothermal has the potential to unlock vast amounts of cheap, reliable, and clean energy – a welcome contribution to the UK’s energy security. Quadrature Climate Foundation is delighted to support Project InnerSpace’s work to better understand the UK’s capacity for geothermal energy and ways to unlock its potential through smart policies and actions,” said Greg De Temmerman, Deputy CEO and Chief Science Officer, Quadrature Climate Foundation.
“The UK is already home to a high-calibre ecosystem of geoscience researchers and boasts a history of academic excellence in geothermal energy, making InnerSpace’s work a truly exciting initiative to support.”
In a comment to Project InnerSpace announcement, Anne Murell, CEO of UK GeoPower said that “Project InnerSpace’s plans for a UK report are clearly a welcome sign at this exciting time for the UK geothermal sector. Geothermal energy will play a significant role in the UK’s renewable, secure energy future, providing jobs and economic growth. So the sooner we access geothermal energy at scale, the better.”
“Project InnerSpace’s new initiative can help to enhance collaboration across the growing UK geothermal sector and increase awareness of our geothermal potential, as well as providing recommendations for action. We look forward to working together with Project InnerSpace and the wider geothermal sector to accelerate UK geothermal roll-out.”
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Source: Project InnerSpace via PR Newswire
