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The Gateshead scheme comes at a time of renewed excitement in geothermal energy in Britain.

What they find could provide key solutions to the grand decarbonisation challenge.

How geothermal energy from old coal mines could heat UK homes

Buildings alone produced 20% of all emissions in the UK in 2021.

Thats enough energy to supply tens of thousands of homes.

In Iceland, one of the worlds pioneers in the technology, things are getting even more ambitious.

Siôn Geschwindt

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

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