Geothermal could provide 20% of UK power, says report

Deep geothermal resources in the UK could provide 9.5GW of renewable electricity, the equivalent of around nine nuclear power stations a new report claims. The study by energy consultants Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) suggests the renewable source could provide 20% of the UK’s energy needs, given proper support from Government. While Energy Minister Charles Hendry […]