Geothermal UK has been launched by TownRock Energy, Causeway Geothermal and Eden Geothermal to champion geothermal energy as a key part of the UK’s clean energy transition.
The coalition, which includes developers, the supply chain, academic experts and public bodies, aims to unify the sector’s voice and advocate for supportive policy frameworks and investment to unlock the enormous untapped potential of geothermal energy in the UK.
The coalition’s launch comes amid growing momentum for geothermal in the country, with many regional initiatives underway and key supply chain trade bodies, such as OEUK, mobilising for geothermal delivery. Geothermal UK plans to serve as the central coordinating voice to support implementation, investment and industry growth.
“We’re launching Geothermal UK to raise awareness of all geothermal technologies delivering decarbonised heat, cooling and power, and to speed up the roll-out of this critical clean energy solution,” said Anne Murrell, founder of the coalition. “Geothermal is local and ready to scale, and is indispensable for our net zero future. European countries such as France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are already experiencing the benefit of their geothermal resources at scale; it’s time for the UK to catch up.”
Dr. Kieran Mullan, MP for Bexhill and Battle and Chairman/ Founder of the Deep Geothermal APPG, said: “Deep Geothermal remains to be a renewable opportunity that we are failing to realise to its full potential. I would always encourage the industry, that understands this very well, to do whatever it can to work together to consistently explain to government what they can offer and the benefits for regional growth, transition jobs, the environment and decarbonisation. I welcome any initiative that helps them to do this.”
