New Geothermal Energy Storage Systems Re-Uses Orphan Wells

New Geothermal Energy Storage Systems Re-Uses Orphan Wells

A research team at Penn State University indicates that geothermal energy supports the case for repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells as long duration, compressed air energy storage systems for wind and solar power. The post The Sustainability Sparks Fly When Geothermal Energy, Orphan Wells, & CAES All Come Together appeared first on CleanTechnica.

“US scientists just did it” – Abandoned oil wells turned into giant green energy batteries

IN A NUTSHELL Researchers at Penn State propose using depleted oil and gas wells for energy storage, boosting efficiency with geothermal assistance. This innovative approach addresses environmental concerns by mitigating methane leaks from abandoned wells. The system’s enhanced efficiency, increased by 9.5% through geothermal integration, makes it economically viable. Repurposing existing infrastructure not only aids the green energy transition…