UK’s first deep geothermal energy project in decades to begin operation

The Eden Project in Cornwall will today launch the UK’s first deep geothermal energy project in nearly four decades

Cornish quake caused by drilling

A geothermal energy firm has confirmed that a seismic event was linked to its drilling operations

Eden Project lands £16.8m for geothermal energy

The finance from the European Union, Cornwall Council and an institutional investor will allow the first phase of the project to begin

Eden Project considers new location in Lancashire

It would focus on the connection with the environment in the Morecambe Bay

Eden Project to flourish with battery storage

Good Energy has partnered with the Eden Project to launch its first energy storage solution. The renewable power provider says the battery units will help the indoor rainforest attraction match its energy demand with supply and save costs. The new battery, scheduled to be installed in summer 2018, will be made up of a combination […]

Eden Project flicks switch on first EV charge point

The Eden Project’s first rapid electric car charging point has officially been unveiled in Cornwall. The public will be able to use the plug-in infrastructure to charge their cars in as little as 30 minutes. It is part of 16 charge points being installed in the region this summer. The Department for Transport has provided […]

New scheme could save Cornwall £3.7m on energy bills

Cornwall could save around £3.7million following a new scheme set to help households and businesses get cheaper energy bills. Energy Secretary Ed Davey launched the ‘Cornwall Together’ initiative yesterday, which is expected to enable people across the county to negotiate for cheaper energy prices and help hard-to-reach households switch collectively. It is part of the […]

Eden Project to get geothermal power plant

Plans for a geothermal power plant at the Eden Project have been given the go-ahead by Cornwall Council. The plant will be built by EGS Energy. A two-borehole system – one injection well and one production well, both around four and a half kilometres deep – will be drilled next year. Water will circulate between […]