Stanford Professor Questions Cost-Effectiveness of Subsea Geothermal Power
What happened
A prototype subsea geothermal power plant was tested near an underwater volcano, demonstrating the technical feasibility of tapping underwater renewable energy. Endurance Energy, a Seattle-based startup led by Andrew Redd, aims to commercialize this technology for customers seeking alternatives to importing fossil fuels. Roland Horne, a professor at Stanford University, stated that while the approach is probably technically feasible, it would undoubtedly be more expensive than land-based geothermal projects.
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Why it matters
Endurance Energy intends to provide a renewable energy alternative, particularly for Pacific island nations. The critique by Roland Horne highlights the challenge of proving that the technology can be cost-effective for commercial deployment, which is necessary for market adoption.
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Who's involved
- Roland HorneAcademic who critiqued the project's cost-effectiveness.
- Andrew ReddCEO of Endurance Energy, the startup behind the subsea geothermal project.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Stanford University
private research university in Stanford, California, USA
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Andrew Redd
researcher
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