Seattle Startup to Test Undersea Volcano Geothermal Generator Off Oregon Coast
Source Summary
Endurance Energy will deploy a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator to the seafloor off Oregon's coast in September to harness heat from a hydrothermal vent reaching 750 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the fifth pilot project testing the feasibility of converting undersea volcanic heat into commercially viable, continuous, emissions-free electricity.
Why it matters
Undersea geothermal energy could provide a new source of reliable, emissions-free baseload power if the pilot projects demonstrate commercial viability.
