Could India’s Geothermal Potential Be Unlocked by Homegrown Technology

Could India’s geothermal potential be unlocked by homegrown technology

The north-east is a key focus, though seismic risk, remoteness and cultural sensitivities pose challenges.

Could India’s geothermal potential be unlocked by homegrown technology?

India has been building up its renewable power. Installed capacity is now at 275 gigawatts (GW), which more than doubles the 136 GW of 2020 and brings the country closer to its target of 500 GW by 2030. Yet there has been a key absence in the operational power mix: geothermal energy. As India pushes toward its 2070 net-zero commitment, and seeks reliable round-the-clock renewable sources to support intermittent solar and wind, geothermal is begi…