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  1. Geothermal energy: What is it, and how is it used globally? | World ...

    Jan 4, 2023 · Geothermal is a lesser-known type of renewable energy that uses heat from the Earth’s molten core to produce electricity. While this unique feature gives it key benefits over solar and wind, …

  2. Energy storage: Geothermal systems better than batteries? | World ...

    Nov 2, 2022 · Enhanced geothermal systems can tap into heat energy deep underground the Earth’s surface. New research says they could also be better than existing technologies like batteries for …

  3. Green power: Earth needs geothermal energy from volcanoes | World ...

    Oct 4, 2022 · Dormant volcanoes could be sources of geothermal energy. Canada is making progress in this area. Iceland and New Zealand already rely on geothermal.

  4. Microsoft’s new campus will run on geothermal energy - but what …

    Sep 14, 2021 · Microsoft is using the Earth’s geothermal energy to power its new sustainable campus in the US. This will reduce Microsoft’s energy use by more than 50%, the company says. Geothermal …

  5. Vienna taps geothermal heat to decarbonize homes

    Vienna will tap into geothermal energy 3km beneath its streets using ‘formation water’, which is pumped from rock in an underground reservoir to provide carbon-neutral domestic heating. The project will …

  6. Explainer: What is the EU's Competitiveness Compass?

    Jan 30, 2025 · At Davos 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the Competitive Compass, a new roadmap to boost competitiveness across the EU.

  7. Renewables surged globally in 2024 | World Economic Forum

    Apr 14, 2025 · Renewable energy capacity grew by record amounts in 2024 – but it’s still not enough to keep us on target for our energy transition goals.

  8. Africa's critical energy minerals as a catalyst for growth

    Jan 15, 2025 · Africa's economic landscape has been significantly shaped by mining, which is a major component of African nations' GDP and trade. While there are challenges, Africa's vast critical …

  9. Planet in focus: The technologies restoring balance – and other news to ...

    Nov 13, 2025 · Geothermal energy, which draws on the Earth's natural heat, currently accounts for just around 2% of global energy generation. Most of it comes from about ten countries located in …

  10. How AI infrastructure could help form a sustainable future

    Jul 1, 2025 · Advanced nuclear and geothermal technologies offer immense long-term potential – delivering firm, zero-carbon energy with minimal land use and high reliability. These solutions could …