Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)

Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are an advanced form of geothermal energy technology that creates or enhances underground reservoirs to produce heat for electricity. Unlike traditional geothermal, which taps naturally hot rock with water-filled fractures, EGS involves injecting water into engineered, hot rock formations. The water circulates, absorbs heat, and is then extracted to generate electricity. This method expands geothermal energy access beyond naturally hot areas, offering a potentially large, renewable, and low-emission energy source. EGS relies on subsurface engineering to optimize heat extraction, making geothermal power more widely available and sustainable.