Germany maybe found a new source of renewable energy
Researchers in Germany are exploring geothermal energy as a replacement for the Weisweiler lignite-fired power plant, which is scheduled to close in 2029. Exploratory wells have been drilled to test the feasibility of using deep geothermal reservoirs to supply heat to the city of Aachen.
Why it matters
This project represents a critical step in the 'Strukturwandel' or industrial transformation of coal-dependent regions toward renewable energy sources.
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Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften Band 177 Heft 2 (2026) , p. 249 - 278
published: Jul 14, 2026 published online: Jun 2, 2026 manuscript accepted: Mar 4, 2026 final revised version received: Jan 26, 2026 manuscript revision requested: Apr 25, 2025 manuscript received: Dec 9, 2024
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