Matthew Houde

Geothermal drilling technology and energy

A technology that uses high-frequency microwave beams to penetrate dense rock.

Conventional drilling techniques used for softer rock formations closer to the surface, where millimeter wave technology does not perform as effectively.

Development of a drilling rig using millimeter wave technology designed to reach 10 miles (16 km) underground to access geothermal energy. The project combines millimeter wave drilling for deep, hard rock with traditional drilling for softer surface formations.

A drilling rig designed to reach 10 miles (16 km) underground using millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock. The rig combines millimeter wave technology for deep, hard rock with traditional drilling methods for softer surface formations.