Geothermal energy, a renewable and sustainable energy resource, is increasingly recognized as a vital alternative to fossil fuels amid the global energy crisis. Yet, its development—particularly the exploitation of deep geothermal reservoirs—faces major challenges in efficiency, cost, and environmental impact. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, integrate renewable technologies, and minimize environmental risks.
The rising demand for clean and reliable energy underscores the importance of advancing geothermal technologies. Key priorities include improving extraction efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and ensuring safe, resilient operations. This Research Topic seeks to explore cutting-edge approaches that optimize geothermal systems and strengthen their role in sustainable energy transitions.
We invite contributions focusing on the latest advancements in geothermal energy technologies and their integration with other renewable solutions, with a particular emphasis on the application of artificial intelligence for process optimization, monitoring, and disaster prevention. Specific themes include, but are not limited to: • Energy-efficient drilling and rock-breaking methods for creating enhanced geothermal reservoirs; • Advanced geothermal energy extraction and conversion technologies; • Integration of geothermal systems with other renewable energy technologies; • AI applications in geothermal resource assessment, monitoring, and risk mitigation; • Hazard assessment and risk mitigation in geothermal energy systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations; • Environmental and sustainability considerations in geothermal energy development
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that highlight novel approaches, technological innovations, and real-world applications. Manuscripts should address current challenges, propose practical solutions, and explore the future potential of geothermal energy in the context of sustainability, safety, and energy efficiency.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Data Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
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Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Data Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
Original Research
Perspective
Policy and Practice Reviews
Policy Brief
Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: Geothermal energy, Renewable energy integration, Clean energy technologies, Energy efficiency, Low-carbon energy systems
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