The global geothermal energy market is projected to reach USD 9.4 billion by 2027 from an estimated USD 7.0 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of this market include the growing demand for geothermal heat pumps, and the rising use of geothermal energy for power generation.
The geothermal energy industry is going through a number of developments that are influencing its development and progress.
Emerging Trends in the Global Geothermal Energy Market are:
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Electrification and Direct Use Applications
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
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Exploration and Resource Assessment
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Integration with Other Renewable Energy Sources
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Technological Developments
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Market Expansion
The geothermal energy industry has opportunities for growth as a result of rising investment in and global deployment of geothermal projects driven by technology improvements, market expansion, legislative support, and international collaboration. Given its track record of dependability, minimal carbon footprint, and capacity to generate baseload power, geothermal energy is anticipated to have a major impact on the world's energy transition to a more robust and sustainable future.
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Electrification and Direct Use Applications:
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Geothermal energy is being used for both electrification and direct use applications, including district heating, industrial processes, and greenhouse heating. It is also being used for power generation. A rising portion of the geothermal industry is made up of direct use applications, which offer dependable, affordable, and healthy heating options for a range of industries.
Geothermal Heat Pumps:
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GHPs are becoming more and more common for use in institutional, commercial, and home heating and cooling systems. When compared to traditional HVAC systems, ground-source heat pumps (GHPs) offer energy savings and environmental advantages by efficiently utilizing the relatively steady temperature of the earth's subsurface to provide space heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
Exploration and Resource Assessment:
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Research on geothermal resources is being conducted globally through ongoing exploration projects and resource assessment studies. Geological modeling methods, sophisticated geophysical surveys, and data analytics tools are assisting in the identification and characterization of geothermal reservoirs, lowering the risks associated with exploration and opening up new development prospects.
Integration with Other Renewable Energy Sources:
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In order to offer a more dependable and well-balanced energy supply, geothermal energy is becoming more and more integrated with other renewable energy sources, like solar and wind. To maximize the penetration of renewable energy sources and optimize system performance, hybrid power plants and integrated energy systems that merge geothermal with other renewable energy sources, energy storage, and grid flexibility solutions are being developed.
Technological Developments:
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The efficiency and viability of geothermal energy projects are rising thanks to developments in drilling techniques, reservoir modeling, and power plant design. By making it possible to harvest heat from deeper, hotter rocks where conventional hydrothermal resources are not practical, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and other cutting-edge technologies are extending the reach of geothermal resources.
Market Expansion:
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As countries try to achieve energy security, lower carbon emissions, and diversify their energy sources, the worldwide geothermal energy market is growing. An dependable and renewable baseload power source that can supplement sporadic renewables like solar and wind is geothermal energy, which is gaining popularity.
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