Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site

Geological research and surveying

Local government

Public research university with strong engineering, maritime and energy systems research capabilities

Narrow boreholes are drilled into the ground with special sensors to collect subsurface data.

Renewable energy source that experienced increased production in 2010 alongside solar and wind.

Scotland

A geothermal energy research observatory to be built in abandoned coal mines on the eastern side of Glasgow to investigate whether old mines can generate low-carbon heat for domestic consumption.