Author: Charlotte Adams

NGC and REA Sign Strategic MOU to Advance UK Geothermal Energy

The National Geothermal Centre (NGC) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Renewable Energy Association (REA), establishing a strategic partnership to advance the development of geothermal energy across the UK. This collaboration marks a significant step in unifying the sector’s voice, aligning policy efforts and driving forward investment […]

How geothermal can reignite Britain’s industrial heartlands

Britain’s industrial heartlands are sitting on a source of under-utilised power – a vast reservoir of heat beneath their feet that could drive jobs, industry and climate progress for decades. Professor Jon Gluyas, board member of the National Geothermal Centre (NGC), sets out how tapping this resource could transform regional economies, using the skills honed […]

UK sets new benchmark for geothermal energy costs with landmark review

The UK government has released its most comprehensive review of geothermal energy costs to date, setting a new national benchmark for both heat and power generation. Commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and delivered by professional services firm Arup, the report provides the country’s first published levelised cost of heat […]

Supporting the growth of mine water heat in the UK

The emergence of mine water heat in the UK is the result of many years of collaborative efforts between researchers, local authorities, industry and public bodies. Among those who have played an important role in advancing the sector is Charlotte Adams, CEO of the National Geothermal Centre, whose early work helped shape the field. A […]

Ten Takeaways from the Geothermal 2025 Conference

The UK’s 2025 Geothermal conference brought together over 100 participants at the Geological Society of London, with additional attendees joining online. With 15 sessions throughout the day, it was a packed programmed filled with valuable discussions and practical takeaways.   Speakers included Rebecca Allison and Jon Gluyas, Board Members of the National Geothermal Centre (NGC), who […]

Uniting for geothermal: Unlocking the UK’s hidden heat source

Professor Jon Gluyas, Board Member of the National Geothermal Centre, shares his insights on the urgent need for coordinated action to unlock the UK’s geothermal potential. He highlights how collaboration across innovators, regulators, investors, energy operators and more will be essential to transform this abundant underground resource into a cornerstone of the nation’s net zero […]

United Kingdom announced as a partner country of the German Geothermal Congress 2025

A year following the launch of the National Geothermal Centre (NGC), the United Kingdom has been announced as a partner country of the German Geothermal Congress 2025. This international partnership sends a strong signal for the development of sustainable energy sources and the utilisation of the UK’s largely untapped geothermal potential. Officially launched in June […]