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.

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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Research funding and coordination

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University of Strathclyde

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

other United Kingdom 1 mention

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Research funding and coordination

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British Geological Survey

Geological research and surveying

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Borehole drilling and sensor monitoring

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

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Geothermal energy

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

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Scotland

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Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site

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Professor Zoe Shipton

United Kingdom 1 mention

Tracy Shimmield

United Kingdom 1 mention

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Geothermal energy research in abandoned coal mines

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Geothermal energy research lab to be built in old coal mines

7 years 10 months ago