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How Geothermal Energy Works: A Complete Guide
Illustrations of four geothermal systems side by side: shallow closed-loop, mine water, deep open-loop and enhanced geothermal
How Geothermal Energy Works: A Complete GuideBlog

How Geothermal Energy Works: A Complete Guide

Across the UK (and the World!), the ground beneath our feet holds a continuous source of low-carbon heat.…
September 30, 202611 min
The UK Coalfield Heat Map: Which Towns Sit on Geothermal Potential?
Satellite image of the UK at night with the UK coalfields outlined in white
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The UK Coalfield Heat Map: Which Towns Sit on Geothermal Potential?

White outlines show the UK’s coalfield areas, home to around 25% of the population. Here’s a satellite image…
August 11, 20264 min
World Geothermal Congress 2026
World Geothermal Congress 2026 banner, Calgary, Canada, 8 to 12 June 2026
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World Geothermal Congress 2026

The World Geothermal Congress 2026 in Calgary was spectacular. That was the only word I could find to…
July 2, 20268 min
From Techno to Tanzania
Volcanic peak rising above dry open grassland in northern Tanzania
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From Techno to Tanzania

CEO David looks back over TownRock's twelfth year, everything from solid baselines to safaris. If you've seen Leah,…
August 7, 20254 min
Bringing Mines Back to Life in the West of England
Historic geological cross-section of the Kingswood Anticline, near Fishponds and Speedwell Pit
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Bringing Mines Back to Life in the West of England

TownRock Energy is delighted to be working with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA) to explore…
August 5, 20253 min
Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Tanzania
Vegetated slopes inside the Meru crater in Tanzania, with people walking along the ridge
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Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Tanzania

TownRock Energy is delighted to be working with Oxfam Consults and Aquarius Resources to undertake a detailed study…
May 21, 20253 min
BLOG: Giro de Geothermal (Part 1/8)
Map of Europe with a purple line showing the cycle route.
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BLOG: Giro de Geothermal (Part 1/8)

Come along for the ride! Taking inspiration from the Giro d’Italia, this first Giro de Geothermal blog post…
April 2, 202510 min
Bringing Geothermal to NHS Grampian
Map showing different types of granite in the NE Grampian area
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Bringing Geothermal to NHS Grampian

We are delighted to be working with NHS Grampian to explore the potential for heating public facilities across…
March 10, 20254 min
Our Clean Heat Journey with Scottish Enterprise
Hand-drawn map of TownRock Energy's geothermal heating and cooling markets and projects
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Our Clean Heat Journey with Scottish Enterprise

Towards the end of last year we were asked to speak at the BE-ST Fest 2024 event, in…
February 13, 20255 min

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