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What is an Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)? Fact Sheet

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1219767
This Geothermal Technologies Office fact sheet explains how engineered geothermal reservoirs called Enhanced Geothermal Systems are used to produce energy from geothermal resources that are otherwise not economical due to a lack of fluid and/or permeability.
Research Organization:
EERE Publication and Product Library
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Geothermal Technologies Office (EE-4G) (Geothermal Technologies Office Corporate)
OSTI ID:
1219767
Report Number(s):
DOE/EE-0785; 5936
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

Geothermal
Enhanced Geothermal Systems
EGS
fact sheet