Life cycle assessment of the carbon intensity of deep geothermal heat systems: A case study from Scotland

Primary Author or Creator
Alistair T.McCay
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Michael E.J.Feliks, Jennifer J.Roberts
Type of Resource
Academic Paper
Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)
12pp
Date Published
Fast Facts

We calculate that the carbon intensity of the heat produced is 9.7–14.0 kg(CO2e) MWh which is 4.9–7.3% of the emissions from heat from natural gas. These values are compatible with Scotland's plans for long term decarbonisation of heat in line with national emission reduction obligations and would likely be compatible with any country's decarbonisation goals.

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Science of The Total Environment Volume 685, 1 October 2019, Pages 208-219.  Paywall