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The UK Is Digging A Geothermal Well 5km Deep

The system is expected to cut energy bills by 40%. It’s the UK’s first deep geothermal project in 37 years. It will tap into hot water underground to provide constant heat for greenhouses and biomes at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

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