Zanskar argues conventional geothermal resources may be far larger than industry estimates

Two geothermal experts claim existing conventional geothermal capacity could significantly exceed current assessments, potentially reshaping deployment timelines for the sector.

First covered Sep 9, 2026 · 3:09 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Zanskar argues conventional geothermal resources may be far larger than industry estimates — Image via volts.wtf

Coverage

17d Volts (David Roberts) Is there way more conventional geothermal than we thought? — A conversation with Carl Hoiland & Joel Edwards of Zanskar.

Primary sources

pubs.usgs.gov Assessment of Moderate- and High-Temperature Geothermal Resources of the United States

usgs.gov Electric-grade geothermal energy resources of the U.S.

More coverage from around the web

finance.yahoo.com Zanskar raises $115M Series C Following Record-Setting Year of Geothermal Discoveries

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latitudemedia.com Armed with $115 million, geothermal startup Zanskar gets ready to build | Latitude Media

esg-investing.com Zanskar Raises $115 Million to Scale AI-Driven Geothermal Discovery and Power Plant Development – ESG Investing

Discussion

Bluesky: @volts.wtf David Roberts · 17d ago · 62 ♥ Today on Volts: a company called @zanskargeothermal.bsky.social believes that conventional geothermal resources (hot, porous rock underground) are *much* more abundant than existing estimates have it, and that machine learning can help them find it efficiently.

Appeared in: 2026-09-09 (#10) · 2026-09-10 (#13)

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