Mathematics of Geothermal Energy

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• fghorow 1 hour ago
  Disclaimer: I work in this field.

  This is a very brief, high-level overview. It weirdly dives deep into some less-relevant topics and glosses over a LOT of things.

  It is not irrelevant, but not terribly reliable either. The "Mathematics" in the title is self-evidently clickbait.

  YMMV.

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  • Heliosmaster 1 hour ago
    Would you be open to do one yourself and share it? (Not sarcastic, just asking)
• sghiassy 1 hour ago
  Wish geothermal energy was being discussed more for a power source for data centers.

  Iceland has unlimited geothermal energy and a cold climate. Seems a lot easier than going to space for solar energy

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  • idontwantthis 46 minutes ago
    It’s hard to come up with any idea that is not easier than going to space for solar energy.
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    • gus_massa 5 minutes ago
      It's easier to dump all the excess heat in Iceland than in space.
    • account42 26 minutes ago
      Lots of hamsters in wheels driving tiny generators?
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      • idontwantthis 21 minutes ago
        I’m not going to bother to check the math but Gemini estimated $20billion/y to generate 1gw with hamsters on wheels so honestly that could be competitive.
• Johnny_Bonk 1 hour ago
  I think i just saw Fervo delivered their 100MW facility a day ahead of schedule in 23 months.