Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are advanced technologies designed to harness geothermal energy by creating artificial reservoirs in hot, dry rock formations. Unlike traditional hydrothermal systems, which rely on natural heat, water, and rock permeability, EGS expands geothermal potential to areas lacking these conditions. This is achieved through techniques like hydraulic stimulation, which increases rock permeability by creating fractures that allow fluid circulation and heat extraction[1][2][3]. EGS offers several benefits, including the ability to generate baseload power with minimal intermittency, making it a reliable source of renewable energy. It emits little to no greenhouse gases, contributing significantly to a cleaner energy portfolio. EGS can be applied virtually anywhere, provided there is access to hot rock at sufficient depths, potentially unlocking vast energy resources globally[4][5].