Geothermal energy is available across the UK in different geological settings. It can be used to produce thermal (and in some places electrical) energy for a wide range of uses.
Geothermal energy is all energy stored in the form of heat beneath the surface of the solid earth. It is a reliable and constant source of low-carbon, renewable heat that is not dependent on weather conditions.
Geothermal energy resources occur in a broad range of geological settings. The BGS Geothermal team has experience in assessing and characterising shallow and deep geothermal resources.
Active and previous research projects.
Browse our list of past PhD researchers, listed by the year they completed their PhD.
Generalised digital geological map data based on BGS's series of 1:250 000-scale maps, reclassified with lithostratigraphic nomenclature.
We are the largest UK producer of stable isotope data, particularly specialising in climate, environmental and archaeological studies
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