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Sarah Hilley

Glasgow energy crisis could get lifeline with 6km geothermal well in Clyde

An investigation into creating new power for Glasgow could see a 6km geothermal well drilled under the banks of the river Clyde.

The £60 million deep geothermal project would tap into the natural heat found beneath the earth’s surface.

The renewable scheme could offer a possible lifeline to the energy crisis - with countries like Iceland already having geothermal power plants. Cornwall is also set to generate geothermal energy.

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